ON TO THE RAINBOW BRIDGE
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| This page is dedicated to those special friends, who have made their way on to the rainbow bridge. If you had special Pet that you would like to post a memory. Please Email Tim @pinneri2@aol.com |
| A Pet is a special part of your family, who will always have a special place in your heart. They are gone from our sight.... but never from our memory, gone from our hearing...but never our hearts. gone from our touch... but their presence is felt. and the love that they gave us never departs... |
| We lost our beloved Star last night at 14 years old. Dreams Star Maiden: Born Feb. 14, 1994-March 10. 2008 Ch Dundee's Dreams Maiden: Born Aug. 18,1990-Sept. 10,2006 Loved and remembered by Ken and June Suain, Pleasant Dreams English Cockers |
| This note is from my Wife Julie I haven't sent out this news because I wanted the opportunity to mourn in private. Below is a note I sent to my family and friends. I hope it clears up any rumors that have been going around. I apologize for the length of the email advance. You may cross post this note but please crosspost the entire note. This is a note I never dreamed I would be writing so soon. I am devastated. On April 19th, Tim and I said good-bye to my beloved “running mate” George W (CH MACH3 Brentwood’s Commander in Chief). A large part of me has gone with him. I don’t know where to start to re-cap George W’s life. He was only seven years old but I don't remember life without him. I got him from Pam and Chuck Krothe when he was a gangly 14 month old . I had no idea what an agility history maker he would be. I started him in agility because Tim was starting a beginning class with his English cocker, Boxcar Billy. Although it hasn't always been an easy road, George W and I overcame several training issues, deified gravity with his size, and didn't look back. He earned his MX and MXJ during the same weekend 18 months after his first novice trial. I knew he was special and we were going all the way to the MACH. Little did I know we would also complete MACH2 and MACH3. George W was a “once in a lifetime dog”. I learned a lot being George W’s running mate. Our relationship made me a better handler and trainer. I also recognize that George was very good at covering for my mistakes. Sometimes I think he read the numbers on the cones despite what I was doing. He took me places I never dreamed of. Some of his accomplishments include: 1st MACH Gordon setter in history. 1st MACH2 Setter (English, Irish, or Gordon) in History 1st MACH3 Setter (English, Irish, or Gordon) in History #1 agility Gordon: 2004, 2005, 2006, and 2007. Qualified for the AKC agility nationals: 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Winners Dog Nodrog Gordon Specialty 2003 Reserve Winners Dog Midwest Gordon Setter Specialty 2003 Best of winners Greater Atlanta Gordon Specialty 2005 2006 finalist in the AKC Invitational, 5th place overall (out of over 100 entries) and 6th in the finals with an appearance on Animal Planet We were known as a consistent team in the agility ring earning 108 double Qs. I was looking forward to May 2008 because we were entered in several trials and had hoped to finish our MACH4. He was only about 50 points away (out of 750 needed). Several Gordon handlers have told me that we were the agility standard they judged their dogs by. What a compliment… George W and I were honored to be ambassadors for our breed. I will miss my beautiful boy who was a show champion. I will miss the most incredible agility partner a girl could ever have. But most of all I will miss the big lug that hung out at my house. He was infamous for trying to grab orange slices from our hands. You couldn't eat an orange without him slobbering all over you. I will miss our crazy barking sessions. We would see who could bark at each other more in 30 seconds. He usually won. I will miss the “base” in our canine quartet every night. George, Jenna, Speedy , and Billy “sang” every night . I will miss him “talking” to me when I scrunched his ears. He sounded like Chewbacca from Star Wars. I will miss the joy he displayed when shredding plastic water bottles. I will miss my 85 pound “jack Russell terrier” that launched himself at me after each agility run. He thought I should catch him in my arms. Yeah right. I wish I could tell you that he passed away from “x” but that is not possible. My regular vet and the vets at Ohio State did their best. X-rays, blood work, etc. were done. He died from complications related to a nasty anaerobic infection (infection without oxygen or outward sores). It was in his right front leg and spread quickly. How he got this infection is unknown. He went from healthy to very ill in less than 8 hours. He was gone within 48 hours. There has been speculation of an allergic reaction to a spider bite or hornet sting. I may or may not find out "the answer" when the nacropsy results come back from Ohio State. Several folks have asked me if they can do anything to help. Everyone can help. First hug your dog and be happy they are beside you. Second, if you see me in person, please do not mention George or my loss. As you can imagine I am beyond upset and can not to talk about George’s passing at this time. Say something happy to me instead. I’ll know you care. I appreciate all cards and emails I have received. Your thoughts and prayers have helped the healing. Agility will never be the same for me. I was on an incredible journey with and extraordinary dog. The “Commander in Chief” is gone; our “term” is done. God speed George, you have earned it. Julie Ashley, Tim Pinneri Columbus, Ohio |
