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This is the notice that we send to friends and family via email today, (which was formatted as a PDF with this pic):
Zachary
1995 – 2009
Zachary, our beloved pup, passed away July, 10, 2009, just six months after his Fourteenth birthday
Zachary was born at Bear Trap Ranch, just west of Colorado Springs in the foothills, but he was more “city” dog than mountain dog.
He was a playful pup getting into anything he can besides his toys: paper towel rolls (and the paper towels themselves), cardboard boxes, even money….we learned not to leave cash in readily accessible places!
Six months later, his biological younger brother..same parents different litters…joined us. He and Alex were then inseparable.
He grew up to be a striking strong dog. People would always ask what kind of dog he was if they did not know his unique breed. He loved the off leash park at Cherry Creek State Park, water and all. Although not the leader of the pack, he commanded a presence that no others overlooked.
As he grew into a senior dog, he slowed down, but still his unique personality shined through. When he was ready to get up in the morning, he was ready, and let you know it…even on a weekend. He would have his regular spots to sleep in the house, and became quite the creature of habit, something we could always count on with him. He would always go on his lunch time walks, even when he wasn’t feeling so good. Once he got out there, all his cares in the world stopped, and like a dog, concentrated on making sure he sniffed his way around the block. He was always up to the task at hand.
In the end, his physical body was too much for him, and we were able to give him the most loving gift we, as humans, can give to our pets. He is in a place free of any pains, and is welcomed by our dogs that have long left us.
We will miss our “big guy” very much, although his presence is uniquely stamped into our lives forever.
Zachary, thanks for the great years, you were a one of a kind special pup..
Bob and Phillip
Alex
It's still abit raw...
Zachary
1995 – 2009
Zachary, our beloved pup, passed away July, 10, 2009, just six months after his Fourteenth birthday
Zachary was born at Bear Trap Ranch, just west of Colorado Springs in the foothills, but he was more “city” dog than mountain dog.
He was a playful pup getting into anything he can besides his toys: paper towel rolls (and the paper towels themselves), cardboard boxes, even money….we learned not to leave cash in readily accessible places!
Six months later, his biological younger brother..same parents different litters…joined us. He and Alex were then inseparable.
He grew up to be a striking strong dog. People would always ask what kind of dog he was if they did not know his unique breed. He loved the off leash park at Cherry Creek State Park, water and all. Although not the leader of the pack, he commanded a presence that no others overlooked.
As he grew into a senior dog, he slowed down, but still his unique personality shined through. When he was ready to get up in the morning, he was ready, and let you know it…even on a weekend. He would have his regular spots to sleep in the house, and became quite the creature of habit, something we could always count on with him. He would always go on his lunch time walks, even when he wasn’t feeling so good. Once he got out there, all his cares in the world stopped, and like a dog, concentrated on making sure he sniffed his way around the block. He was always up to the task at hand.
In the end, his physical body was too much for him, and we were able to give him the most loving gift we, as humans, can give to our pets. He is in a place free of any pains, and is welcomed by our dogs that have long left us.
We will miss our “big guy” very much, although his presence is uniquely stamped into our lives forever.
Zachary, thanks for the great years, you were a one of a kind special pup..
Bob and Phillip
Alex
It's still abit raw...
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