Those who have gone on

Sadly, each of our beloved companions leaves us. No matter how many days we have with them, every loss is painful. 

Cruiser was our first PWD.  Purchased as a show dog, he let me know that wasn't what he wanted to do in life so retired with 5 points, including an owner-handled major.  He was an old soul who loved being with his family first and foremost.

Jasper was my first water working dog who taught me the joy of working with him as a team.  He succumbed to a combination of amelanotic melanoma and hemangiosarcoma just three weeks after discovery of the melanoma.  In an effort to aid knowledge about these diseases, his body was shared with the Georgie Project.  By sharing with the Georgie Project in our times of loss, we advance knowledge not only of our own breed but canine health and genetics for all dogs.

If you've never heard of the Rainbow Bridge, its where we will meet our friends, whole in body and spirit once again, and we will cross the bridge into the light together.  You can read the beautiful poem here.