PRAIRIE (August 23, 2002 to June 17, 2009)

Claudia Goldin and Larry Katz’s Prairie (CGC, 2 legs toward her CD) died peacefully at home on June 17 just 10 days after being diagnosed with a histiocytic sarcoma.  Prairie was a highly intelligent, beautiful, sweet, and loving friend and companion.  She invented fun games and climbed her special tree at Fresh Pond.  She had a moral compass and protected older female dogs.  Prairie enjoyed coming to NEDTC on Thursday nights and was a regular in the novice/open class.  She was a wonderful and magnificent dog who will be missed by all who knew her.

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Bradley
Bradley, one of my favorite juvenile delinquents and the treasured
friend and beloved companion of Andrea and Michael Giso, passed over
the Rainbow Bridge this past Tuesday due to lymphoma.

Bradley was just an adolescent, his 3rd birthday would have been April
13th, and anyone who knew him knew what a magnificent brat, loving boy
and special dog he was.

It is with a very heavy heart that I post this sad news, and I know we
all share in Andrea and Michael's grief over the loss of such a
special young friend.

Marjie, April 3, 2009

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Thompson’s Dream Come True, CD, CGC
This beautiful, gallant dog crossed the rainbow bridge this morning. It was clearly time for Duncan to stop having to struggle through each day. In his brief career, he was the proud recipient of three blue ribbons in our quest for a CD title, despite his having no interest whatsoever in competition. He was challenged by more physical ailments than any one animal ever should be, yet he continued to move thru life with as much dignity as he could muster. He loved unconditionally as long as you weren't a runner, a bicyclist or a loud truck with bouncing gardening equipment on the back. His spirit remains with me and I know he would thank each of you for loving him during his brief 8 years. Thanks to all of you for your ongoing cheerleading for Dunc. I know he greatly appreciated it. I certainly do.

Nancy, July 8th, 2006

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"Murray", CGC, 1996-2005
Beloved Companion of Donna Culbert My dear Murray
You passed so quickly and I wasn't ready to say goodbye.
But it meant that you were spared much pain and for that I am grateful.
You came to me as a shy, lanky-legged puppy that ate the back of my couch and
grew into a sweet, mature gentleman.
You were my best friend, my psychiatrist, my playmate, my protector, my child, my student and my greatest teacher. Now you are my own special angel.
Thank you for all that you gave me. I was blessed to have you as long as I did.

DMC