Quinn

To our friends...

What do you say at a moment like this?

Quinn was diagnosed with Immune Mediated Hemolytic Anemia

(IMHA) on Tuesday, November 28, 2011. He was hospitalized and

received the best of medical and TLC; it simply was not enough to

restore him to good health.

I just do not know where to begin this tribute. How can I do

justice to this wonderful friend on four-legs? The endless hours we

shared together every day incorporating activities such as hikes,

walks, vacations, going to work, tossing a ball, attacking the fly

swatter, grooming, snow play, the beach, training obedience &

agility, herding, tricks and, most recently tracking. We enjoyed

trialing, massages, fitness workouts, off-beat places we trained,

socializing, exploring culinary delicacy, and no Quinn: rubber bands

and Kleenex do not fall into any food group.

Perhaps because Quinn was such a challenge in the beginning,

the extra effort it took to become a team is what made the bond so

incredible....and why the loss is so undeniable and vast.

I am reminded of all the special people we met and have gotten

to know: trainers, vets, fellow dog folks, and civilians enjoying his

friendly greetings and watching him work and play.

I tried to write a tribute to Quinn this evening.....nothing works!

Looks like Quinn is still challenging me to step up to the plate, the

rascal!

I thought instead I would simply use a photo to let him speak for

himself. Turns out I have thousands of photos of Quinn.

How full my life was with, and because of Quinn. Quinn was

bright, talented, enthusiastic, a good will ambassador, just a love.

How very much I miss him already.

Do visit Dr. Jean Dodds web site. Dr Dodds has done invaluable

work to better the lives of our pets and continues to do so.

Please consider making a donation to her research and

programs. http://www.hemopet.org/

Allison Pobirs

UKC CDX Shepherd's Moon Quintessential UD, ASCA-UD, OA, OAJ, RN, GN

Forever in our hearts!