Today we said goodby to Gael, so the vile cancer could no longer rob her of her joy of life.  We had all kinds of wonderful adventures together; they’re just not evidenced by lots of titles.   Gael always liked to do things her way, and often they didn’t align with AKC regulations.   I will always treasure the memories of her special relationship with my husband, Jeff, and her love for our pasture (which I bought for her, of course).  Her vitality for life was immense, and in the end, she taught me the lesson I am always, always having to relearn: to accept life on life’s terms.  Run far and free, Gael, and because you always wanted to know where we were no matter how far you ran, know that we are with you in our hearts and minds, always. 

Puppy Gael at Marymoore Park
Gael tracking–she got certified and then started pointing birds on the track [sigh]
Freestyle at a Specialty
Happy dog back at the Park
Ah yes, we did get to Open.
Gael’s Open leg and then AKC changed the rules! We were about to try again after some retraining and the cancer hit.
My beautiful girl and the upper part of her pasture
We got her to 11.

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