In Memory of Cadeau: Salmon Dog Biscuits
April 6, 2009 | Filed Under Dog Food/Treats, My Dogs
Cadeau
June 24, 1995 - March 31, 2009
We named her Cadeau, which means "gift" in French. Cadeau Oferta Prenda Minha de New York. Yeah, the name is rather long but it suited her. Sometimes she was called her other names because she was curious, playful, stubborn, annoying, persistent….
Mainly, we thought of Cadeau as a gift because she was unexpected. My sister didn’t know her mother, Menina, was pregnant when she brought Menina from Africa to New York.
Menina gave birth to Cadeau in my bedroom and dragged her to me, still on the umbilical cord. Now, how could I refuse a gift like that?
She looked much different from her mom who is part Besenji and Corgi, while Cadeau was part small Border Collie and Corgi.
A friend called her Sweet Face and I’d get a kick out of that. She may have had a sweet face but she didn’t always act sweet. When she opened her mouth to bark, she had the fiercest bark in all of New York City. It was enough to send people jumping back or hurrying in the other direction on the street.
Cadeau liked food. A lot.
She liked to eat everything. Anything.
She would eat African food, Italian, Chinese. She wouldn’t dream of turning anything down.
She liked vegetables, as well.
Of course, she liked a good bone, too. With meat on it.
Some food favorites were fresh salmon with rice or corn on the cob. It was no fun to eat the corn unless it was on the cob. She also loved eating mangoes on the seed.
She knew when someone opened the refrigerator door or pulled something out of the microwave or plated food from the stove. Then she’d show up to get her portion. If you didn’t want to share, she had ways of convincing you to capitulate.
In the mornings, I’d feed Cadeau dog food, so she made sure to wake me up every morning to feed her. I never needed an alarm clock with her around. She didn’t wake me up a minute before or after it was time for me to get up and feed her. She’d wake me up right on time.
One day, she didn’t wake me up and she wouldn’t eat her dog food. It was puzzling but we weren’t too worried because she still ate the human food. Then the following week, she stopped eating the human food, which she loved the most. It was then that we knew something was terribly wrong.
Then, she stopped drinking water.
A few days after that, Cadeau died from health-related issues due to old age. She was 14 years old. It happened so fast.
I saw Cadeau take her first breath when she entered this world and I saw her take her last breath when she left it.
Rest in peace, dear Cadeau and see you at Rainbow Bridge.
I made these Salmon Dog Biscuits in memory of Cadeau. She’s never going to be able to eat them but I’m sure she would have loved them if given the opportunity. Super easy to make, with super simple ingredients of canned salmon, baking powder, flour and salt, the biscuits turned out very delicious. How did I know? I tasted them, of course. So, I suppose, humans can eat this, too. 
I gave the biscuits to Cadeau’s mom, Menina, and she gobbled them up. She really liked them. Didn’t I tell you? Like her daughter, she loves fish, too.
Paz
Ed Note: Thanks for your very kind words, everyone. It’s much appreciated.
See you at Rainbow Bridge.
Salmon Dog Biscuits
· 15oz can of Salmon or Jack Mackerel
· some flour
· 2 tsp of salt
· 1 teasp of baking powder
· Optional: add sprinkle of garlic powder if desired
Mix together fish, plus ALL liquid from can, salt & baking powder, add enough flour for texture
Spread out on cookie sheet
Score into sections (easier to break apart when done)
Bake at 350 degrees for about 30 mins. or crust is golden
Store in container in frig or freezer for longer periods of time
Cadeau at her favorite spot, by the window, two days before she died.
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sorry to hear about Cadeau! this was a very beautiful post!
I’m so sorry for your loss :(.
Hugs.
Oh I am so sorry to hear this, it is so sad when your animals dies even if they are old. That last photos is wonderful.
Big hug to you and your family. xxoo
I’m so sorry about your loss! Cadeau was a sweet and beautiful dog! A great way to remember her…
Cheers,
Rosa xoxo
Sorry to hear about the loss of your dog/friend, Paz!
Oh, Paz. I love these pictures, and so appreciate hearing Cadeau’s life story. You’ve described her so beautifully.
What soulful eyes she had.
Since you were with her from beginning to end, there’s no doubt in my mind she will always be with you even now.
My love to you and your family and Menina.
How beautiful was Cadeau! Those eyes of her’s pierce your soul! Such dreamy, sweet photos…Thank you for this special about your exceptional four-legged friend. We don’t really lose those we love, you know…They are ever with us as long as they live on in our hearts and minds. Cadeau will always be with you, dear Paz. Thinking of you and sending ((BIG HUGS))
Oh Paz, this was a beautiful post about your gorgeous Cadeau. She was so very lucky to have you in her life. And how lucky she was to have a chef in the house
I enjoyed learning a little more about Cadeau. A big personality! And appetite…hehe. Thanks so much for sharing this recipe. I’m going to make some for my Sophie in honour of Cadeau. Big hugs from me, and big sloppy kisses from Sophie xoxo
Paz, I finished reading this post with tears in my eyes. What a lovely tribute to Cadeau - she indeed was a gift. I can also tell from her photo, and especially her eyes, that she was a happy and well-loved member of your family. I know she is at the Rainbow Bridge = perhaps making friends with my Tess and Zuzi.
The salmon biscuits look wonderful. I will make some for my Jesse and Ceilidh who also love fish and all sorts of people food as well.
Hugs
Jennie
Such a beautiful post about a dear friend.
Such a lovely last photo.
Animals enrich our lives in so many ways.
She will be sorely missed.
Sad. The Rainbow Bridge is a kind of faithful promise. Your story was excellent. She was a beautiful dog. And your memories of her are beautiful too.
Dear Paz,
This was a beautiful tribute to Cadeau. You are a wonderful writer, capturing the essence of a relationship that was more than “special”. I know your days will be lonely for a time, and that the rituals of 14 years will seem like a hole in your life. For Cadeau’s sake, and for yours, I am glad she did not suffer for a long time. And I am very glad you were there as her faithful companion to the very end. I sorrow with you, Paz.
What a beautiful tribute to Cadeau dear Paz. I like her personality traits traits very much. She had such a worldly girl. This post breaks my heart and makes me cry. Still I do feel joy that you got to have each others love for so many years.
Unfortunately one of my friends is going thought the same passage that Cadeau just went through. She is in the icu.
Will you please say a prayer for Mary Paz?
thank you friend,
xox
Constance
Oh Paz, how sad, especially as your saw your dear girl go down hill in health so faast
What a beautiful girl, you gave her such a loved life.
I daren’t make the salmon biscuits, my already oversized Zebbycat (a rescued lad) would like them way too much, more than would be good for him.
Sending care and enveloping huggles, Michelle/Mickle in NZ (Zeb has even stopped snoring, for a wee while) xxxx
Lovely, heartfelt post, Paz. Cadeau had a wonderful life and she passed away as a much loved friend and family member. Very sweet looking too, and aren’t they the most mischiveous ones…:)
Beautiful, Paz. She was so loved!
Cadeau is beautiful, Paz. Thank you for sharing this tribute to her. It makes me weep - for you, for my lost dog, for everyone who has been privileged to have an animal so deeply connected to their lives.
I agree with all of these heartfelt sentiments too Paz. especially the last one, it is a privilege to have such a deep connection with a faithful friend. My Priscilla is my little alarm clock too. & as much as I cried when I read your story it was as beautiful as it was sad. You two were meant to be together as evidenced by her mother carrying her to you.
Thank you so much for sharing this.
Hugs,
Lily
Hi Paz
What a nice tribute to Sweet Face. Even though I never actually meant her I felt as if I knew her. I cried when I heard of her death and then again reading this.
Rest in peace, Sweet Face.
Paz,
This is a lovely post about Cadeau. She sounds like she was a fabulous friend, although a tad irksome at times. But hey! Even the best of human friends can be a pain sometimes too, right?
I can tell you miss her and will always remember the fourteen great years you had with her. Fortunately you have these photos, plus Cadeau will always be in your heart.
My thoughts are with you - that was a very moving tribute and I’m sure Cadeau would have loved those biscuits.
It is special to have someone in your life from the very beginning to the very end. Treasure all your great memories of Cadeau. A big hug.
Very sorry to hear of Cadeau’s passing.
Like Simona, I’m giving you warm virtual hugs.
the puppy eyes are just precious!!! and the story too. i’ve posted about liquid salads for you.
and i’m really sorry about the passing away of your little animal friend. it’s a difficult void to fill. hugs to you.
Oh, Paz! I am SO sorry. You’ll miss her every morning for a long time. Sad story.
She did have a sweet face.
LynnH
~Paz~
~She is beautiful~
~a loving gift in life~
~I know you are going to miss her deeply~
But~ how blessed were you to have had such a wonderful
doggy in your life~
*Hugs*
~Amy~
~Oh~ and I love her name~
perfect~
I am so sad for you, sorry to heard about cadeau, On the other day I watch a sad and at the same time beautiful movie :
Marley and me . I cry lie a baby,,,I had a little slum dog that I rescue from the streets, 5 years ago, he is old now , but he is fine.So, I sincerely feel your sad
Besos y abrazos
Oh Paz…I’m so sorry to hear about Cadeau. She indeed had a very sweet face…big hug to you.
I’m so sorry for your loss, Paz. Take good care.
What a lovely memorial.
Oh Paz, how very sad. I’m so sorry to hear you have lost a dear friend and companion of 14 years, our animals really do become part of the family and it’s always tough to say goodbye.
Take care
Very sorry to read about Cadeau Paz.
She looks like she was a great dog.
What a sweet post, Paz–sorry to hear about your loss. My thoughts are with you.
I am so sorry to hear about this Paz. Dogs are such an important part of our lives… when they go, we really feel it.
It sounds like Cadeau had a long and happy life with you. *hugs*
I’m so sorry for your loss, Cadeau was just gorgeous. Thanks for sharing those beautiful pictures. And thank you for making me discover the Rainbow bridge. I lit a candle for my beloved Pepette who was 18 when she passed aways 2 years ago. She is always with me as Cadeau will always be with you.
Big Hugs. Take care.
Paz I’m so sorry for your loss. She was a gift and you will miss her very much. A lovely post.
Cadeau will live on in your heart and your memories. She was a precious gift from God and will never be forgotten.
So sorry to hear about your loss *hug* Cadeau had such a pair of beautiful eyes that could speak.
I am just catching up. Im so sorry about Cadeau. She was a gift.I have never had a pet but am wanting one as they can be great companions.
I havent been around to comment lately. I like the new look.
Hi Paz - stopped by because I’m thinking of you. Hope you are doing OK. Cadeau’s photos are just too sweet for words.
LL
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What a beauty! It’s odd, I see her photo at the window and it seems like she knew that she would go on a faraway journey. My heartfelt sympathy to you.
I’m so sorry about your little Cadeau. Our sweet little pets are so dear and they are with us such a relatively short time. Her birthday is just one day (including the year) different from my dog’s birthday. It sounds like Cadeau had a wonderful life from the moment she was born. Sympathetically, Melanie
I know your pain. I lost my dog ” Powder ” April 17. She was only 7 1/2 years
old. She was a rescue border collie mix. She came to work at my architecture office every day ( although she didn’t like working overtime or weekend ). She died suddenly after having a mass removed from her spleen. Everthing appeared
ok after the surgery and two days later she died from an apparent blood clot.
She was my best friend.
Thanks, everyone, for your kind comments.
Robert, I’m really sorry to read about Powder (I love her name!) I send you good thoughts for peace of heart and peace of mind.
Best to all,
Paz
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