19/06/2025
This is from Sandy, our virtual trainer and administrative assistant:
July 1, 2013 – June 18, 2025
Tripp arrived in our lives as a very energetic, fun-loving free spirit. Actually, due to those characteristics, we were his fourth and final placement.
The rescue woman who brought him to us told of his many great qualities: he loved having a bath, he was great on a leash, and that he never marked in the house. Yet, the first thing he did was p*e on our antique end table. Day 2, I hooked him into a horse trough for his first bath, only to have him jump out and drag the thing down the back yard. And the first walk – pulled me right into a tree when he saw a squirrel. Did I reconsider his adoption? Yep!
But even with these quirks, Tripp nestled his way into our hearts proving to be the best boy ever. He loved his family and tolerated everyone else. He was a protector, a foot-warmer, a confidante, and our best friend. He grew into the most distinguished, most regal, and most beautiful dog that ever lived. His memory will live on as we try to navigate the days without him.
We are taught growing up that angels have wings. Maybe so, but this angel had fur.
In the words of Winnie the Pooh – “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.”
