ilkay kurdak

Female

Istanbul

Turkey

Profile Information:

How many Irish Setters do you have?
1
How long have you owned Irish Setters?
12 years
About Me:
25/06/2009 ...
Hi,
I am so sad...My sweet girl Maya has passed away and became an angel, most beautifull angels off all... Just one week ago...
I feel terribly bad, sad, unhappy and I really don't know how shall I support, how shalI I console myself without her friendship and loveliness?...I miss her eyes, her sweet look deep and comprehensive, her charming coat and everything about her...That's all I can say...Thanks for understanding...

03/01/2010
Hello,
It's been almost six months since Maya has gone and I have shared my emotional feelings with you, all the setter-lovers :-(((
As most of you know, every beloved dog that passed away, stay forever with their unforgettable memories in our hearts.
But, again as you all know, an irresistible love story begins :-))))
And now, I would like to introduce you,my sweet puppy.....
...." GLORIA MIRA von den ALTHEIMER HERRENWIESEN"
Her call name is Mira, and means "Red giant star with comet-like tail".
I would like to thank Regina and Peter Bauer (Irish Setter von den Altheimer Herrenwiesen) for their assistance in having me acquire Mira.
And also special thanks to Regina for all the beautiful photos of Mira and her family taken at their natal home in Altheim.
And I hope and wish with all my heart, Mira will have a long, healthy, joyful, playful and happy life as well as my beloved MAYA...
ILKAY

Comment Wall:

  • Dee Rance

    Welcome to the site, such a sad time to join, but you will see that we all here love our dogs and feel for your loss.
    Dee and the girls

    Jun 27, 2009

  • Dee Rance

    Hi there Ilkay
    I think all of us have had this dreadful feeling, and I know that it takes a while to be able to even look at the pictures of our lovely departed pets, looking at the pictures here will help, there are some lovely pictures of everything from tiny puppies to our older pets...you will know when it is time to look for a new friend. I also sounds wonderful where you both could walk and play, I have never been to Istanbul closest I have come is Crete. Hope to speak soon Dee and the girls

    Jun 28, 2009

  • Michelle Webster

    Welcome to the site. I am so sorry to hear about Maya and know just how you are feeling. It is so hard to lose our special red heads. I hope that this site brings you some comfort.
    Best wishes,
    Michelle

    Jun 28, 2009

  • lyn hathaway

    hi ilkay,welcome to the site ,
    so very sorry to hear of your loss of maya(a beautiful name) just to let you know we are all here to listen and hope you can find some comfort in the words of what other setter owners say about the loss of their loved ones

    Jun 28, 2009

  • Laura Kolbach

    hello ilkay, sorry to hear about your maya, i am sure she had a wonderful life with you! she looks so sweet on the photos! take care!
    laura and the girls

    Jun 30, 2009

  • Caroline

    Hi!
    I wanted to give you a funny comment under your picture - something like "Don't pull old grandma legs". But I came here to meet you and this beautiful old bitch.
    I red your profile suprised and sad...another wonderfull setter passed away. Now I understand massage from your pictures...Joy and love till the end.
    Best wishes
    Caroline&Luna

    Jun 30, 2009

  • Anna Kazimierowicz

    Welcome Ilkay,
    we meet you here in very sad circumstances. This is the worst thing in our common life with dogs.
    I fill very sorry about your loss
    Maybe here on this site you'll find some consolation.
    Anna with Bajka and Kruszyna

    Jul 1, 2009

  • Esther Siegrist

    Welcome Ilkay
    I'm so sorry for your loss! She was a realy sweet lady!
    Regards from Switzerland
    Esther and the boys

    Jul 1, 2009

  • Alenka Pokorn

    Dear Ilkay, welcome to this site. So sorry to hear about your Maya. She looks lovely on the photos. Alenka

    Jul 2, 2009

  • McBIRDY - Jean DUHANT

    Chère Ilkay,
    J'ai répondu à votre message sur votre mail personnel.
    A bientôt.
    Noëlla et les McBirdy's

    Aug 27, 2009

  • Anna Kazimierowicz

    Happy tomorrow Birthday,
    have a nice day!

    Aug 28, 2009

  • Sandra Zivanovic

    Dear Ilkay, I am so sorry because Maya.
    I understand that You are interested for new female puppy, You can contact me on adress lonisland@gmail.com I have just one female with exelent pediree. You can see our pictures on my page. Regards. Sandra

    Aug 28, 2009

  • McBIRDY - Jean DUHANT

    Some days are different from the others.
    Your birhtday is one of them !!
    Enjoy it till the night !!
    The mcbirdy's clan

    Aug 29, 2009

  • lyn hathaway

    a vey happy birthday ilkay i hope you have a good one and hope you soon have a little red head for a company

    Aug 29, 2009

  • Susan Stone

    Happy Birthday, Ilkay!
    I hope very soon a little crazy red devil can help you over the loss of your beautiful Maya.

    Aug 29, 2009

  • Susan Stone

    Thanks for your comment and I am very pleased you enjoy the photos:-))

    Aug 30, 2009

  • Dee Rance

    Hi there Ilkay thank you so much for your lovely comment on the pictures of the babies, they are now out in the garden and really enjoying themselves, they are really playing well all together. It is such a shame that you don't have a kennel club in Istanbul. Or even Turkey, one of the puppies is going to Poland and another is going to the EU as well, but most are staying here in Scotland, so I will be able to see how they get on in both cases because I will see on ES how the others are doing...
    Thanks again for the kind words they are greatly received, Dee and the gang

    Sep 13, 2009

  • lyn hathaway

    thank you ilkay for your birthday message it was so nice to hear from you.
    regards lyn

    Sep 14, 2009

  • Laura Kolbach

    hello ilkay, i sent you a private message, hope you noticed it :-)

    Sep 14, 2009

  • ela unluer

    İlkay hanım tekrar merhaba.Yanılıyormuyum,bilmiyorum ama bana hiç yabancı gelmiyorsunuz.Mayanın resimlerini görmek çok içimi acıttı.O son yaşlılık dönemleri hem
    büyük bir sevgi ama bir o kadar da acıtıcı bir süreç.Belki çok duygusal düşünüyorum,ama Naz'la yaşadıklarım yerine konmaz ve çok çok özel.Ve yine biliyorum,eğer varsa öyle bir yer o beni orada bekliyor.Tabii yine çok kızgındır,çünkü evde
    yeni bir köpek var.
    Bella gelene kadar geçirdiğim süreç hakikaten zor oldu.Çünkü çok istiyorsunuz,ama
    bütün yollar kapalı gibi oldu.Ama isterseniz Bella'nın geldiği Helga Ganz'ın internet sitesine bir bakın.Ben de Bellayı getiren beyi bulurum.Arzu ederseniz Remzi de kahve
    içip konuşabiliriz.Salıdan sonra müsait olurum çok sevgiler.Ela

    Oct 22, 2009

  • Cheryl Gorey

    Yes, I thought it would be one of your favourites. Lovely to tallk to you. Chat soon.

    Oct 28, 2009

  • Anna Kazimierowicz

    Hi, Ilkay,
    it's a great plasure to see your photos with Maja. You must have been excellent couple, lot of fun with your girl:))) many amusing scenes on your shots:))))
    I wish you good luck
    Anna

    Oct 28, 2009

  • Cheryl Gorey

    Thanks Ilkay for your comments on my pic of Monty. I can't take any credit for it, except having the luxury of having such a wonderful character who loved to sit in the chair and me putting my hat on him! A friend just happened to come by and decided to capture the moment. It is one of my favourite pics of him! Love you all from Down Under. cheers, Cheryl

    Nov 4, 2009

  • ilkay kurdak

    Dear Christine,
    I've just sent you a message...Hope you recieve it. I talked about my little Mira and about our journey..
    I adore your Vito. What a beautiful photo:-) What a meaningful look!
    We wish also a joyful advent season...
    Love from Istanbul..
    Ilkay & Mira

    Dec 17, 2009

  • lyn hathaway

    hi ilkay.many thanks for your christmas message.it was very nice.and i wish you and your family best wishes for the yuletide season.it is so wonderful to hear of your new puppy and wish you all the best with her.its lovely that you have got a red companion once again

    Dec 23, 2009

  • Cheryl Gorey

    Thanks Ilkay for your best wishes. May you have a wonderful Christmas and a great year ahead in 2010.
    Look forward to keeping in touch on this wonderful site for us Setter Lovers.
    Best wishes form Cheryl, Clancy, Monty and Emby

    Dec 24, 2009

  • Danica Morarova

    Lovely set of photos:)

    Jan 3, 2010

  • Phil du Plessis

    Thankyou for sharing your pics and memories with us. I am in tears......it is so special. It is so wonderful to have such lovely memories of our dogs!!!!! Regards Phil

    Jan 3, 2010

  • Agnieszka Dufrat 'Neiven'

    Hi Ilkay,
    Nice to see you there. I'm happy you finally have a lovely irish puppy.
    All the best,
    Agnieszka

    Jan 18, 2010

  • lyn hathaway

    ilkay what lovely photographs of you and mira.its so nice seeing the smiles on your face once again and i wish you and your little redhead a long and happy life together.
    all the best to you and your family
    lyn

    Jan 19, 2010

  • lyn hathaway

    Red Ribbon

    Jan 19, 2010