RYKER

Hi and Wuff!
This used to be my site, where I shared my about's. But as I'm now with Andy's mom, Hosea, Steve, Jake and Joy on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge, this site tells the story of my life. If you are a friend I knew thanks for thinking of me and sharingmy life with you, and if you are a new friend I'm sorry we had not the chance to meet.
Ryker🐾

Ryker Herkules vom Blumenmeer (means See of flowers in German) was born on October 12 - 1998 in Brittnau Aargau, Switzerland

According to the breeder Mrs. Greub, he was the wildest of the pups there. She did not recommend him for a first time Dog-owner as he already chewed up game-console cable of her kids (As you know Ryker became a totally Computer/Tech-savvy dog, never ever was a cable in danger with him from that point on). But when we came to visit, he was the calmest, cute sitting in the back puppy that waited until all the other pups hyped out and then greeted us. So he choose us and came into our Family 15 weeks old. My Mom fell in love with him on day one, although she was skeptical as she used to have a dog, 40 years ago and was so sad when he passed. She wanted to prevent us from suffering through that. She loved him so much that one of her last words were in the hospital, that she was sad she could not see Ryker anymore before she passed away just minutes later, as dogs are not allowed in hospitals. But he was waiting in the Car right behind the Window of Mom's room. I knew she was waiting for him to welcome him on Monday evening June 28th 2010.

Ryker was named after William T Riker, First Officer of Star Ship Enterprise NCC-1701D and he was joining me every day to work. When I was still with Worldspan (Computer System of Northwest Airlines, Delta Airlines and TWA) he slept most of the time under the Table of my "right hand" my substitute Country Manager Andrea. For Ryker Andrea was "Pöppelfrau" he tried always to lay on her feet, so he would know when she moved and he would not miss that. He could play with her long hair for hours. Later "Pöppelfrau", became "Pöppelmom" as her own "Pöppel" was born: Shirna her Daughter.

Ryker even followed us to our largest account SSR Travel (Today STA Travel) where we spent many nights and hours setting up Systems in their Server room. BUT they also had a huge party Room next to it. Ryker would entertain himself or present staff by chasing PET-Bottles through the hallways.

Rolf our Helpdesk Specialist, and the calmest guy ever, that no rough Support Cal could ever get out of balance ha the wildest highspeed chases with Ryker through the office and hallways... so much fun.

Ryker was always kind to other dogs (as long as they were Kids, Ladies or neutered Guys ;-) )

Ryker grew up almost at the same time as Andrin one of Michael's Nephews. Andrin could play with Ryker in any way. From tail pulling to hanging on Rykers neck and sleeping on top of Ryker. And when Little Andrin gave Ryker a Treat he made sure that it was secured, by pulling Rykers Tongue out, placing the treat on it and pushing it all the way back. Only after Andrin took his little hand out of Rykers mouth would Ryker start to chew. He was always sho gentle to Kids. The three Nephews Andrin, Laurin and Damian lived in the country side, a perfect retreat for Ryker when he stayed so often there for vacation.

Water was always a pleasure for Ryker as long as he did not had to swim (too much work) so our many fountains in Switzerland were visited by him often. His favorite was as here in June 2000 our Church Fountain

He did not have only a Passport to travel, but also a ID.

Ryker had the ability to approach anyone (unless he was drunk, drugged or evil) and take the fear. Here with our Friend Hosea on the River near Wettingen. Although Hosea never was dog person, Ryker totally got his heart, too. Who couldn't look into those eyes and fall in love with Ryker. The 3rd picture (on the right) Hosea took himself Hosea passed away shortly after and for sure now Ryker will visit him, too.

Birthday October 12th 2002 yes Whipped Cream (vegetable based, low fat), the last he ate last evening, too!

2003 Ryker gave Mick from Minneapolis more puppy-love than he expected!

2003 Ryker with our Friend André at home in Zurich

Here at my Birthday Party with Nadja's beautiful black Lady Lab