4/20/94 - 6/3/03
Riley was our first Vizsla which made him so special to us. With out him, Rajki Vizslas's would have never come to pass. From the beginning he had a zest for life and a sweetness that was just so endearing. We knew nothing of showing or hunting when we got him, but when we decided to give it a try, he excelled at everything. As he aged he acted like he was perpetually 3 years old, always bouncing around full of life, energy, curiosity, and enthusiasm. Kissing and cuddling, chasing birds, squirrels and lizards were his favorite things to do.
He unexpectedly got ill from kidney Cancer at the age of 9. Although you are never prepared for the loss of a pet, we thought we would have at least a few more years with him and the unexpected news we took hard. He became very ill within a week and there was nothing we could do but send him to the rainbow bridge and relieve his suffering. He was put to sleep out side underneath the trees where he felt most comfortable in the arms of his mom and dad who loved him very much. He spent almost a decade by our side and we will always miss him terribly. His memory will live on in his 11 children and in every heart he touched. We sincerely thank his breeders, Art and Norma Muller for giving us Riley and allowing him to be part of our lives. It was Norma who sent me the following quote:
"When the tide recedes it leaves behind bright seashells on the
sand. When the sun goes down, it's warmth still lingers on
land. When the music stops, it still echoes on sweet refrains
and for every joy that passes, something beautiful remains."
...author unknown
.......... We know I will see you again one day Riley, your essence will remain in our heart forever. I wish we had more time together. We will always love you.
................ Mom and Dad 
"Walk With An Old Dog" -- by Gayl Jokiel
Because you will not be forever,
Hope against time though I may,
I paint your picture in my memory,
Eyes blue with age, muzzle gone gray.
Because you walked with me in Springtime,
Puppy-clumsy, running free.
As you grew, we grew together-
You became a part of me.
Because you shared with me my sorrows,
Not understanding- simply there.
Often spurring me to laughter--
My friend, you know how much I care.
Because the years have slowed your fleetness,
Though your spirit still is strong.
I promise I will take more time now,
So that you can go along.
Because you do not fear the future,
Living only in the now,
I draw strength from your example-
Yet time keeps slipping by somehow.
Because the day will soon be coming
When I will no longer see
You rise to greet me-but in memory
You will always walk with me.