It is with
deep deep sadness I tell you all that today Stryker passed on… Stryker was an
amazing dog, I have had dogs all my life but he is without a doubt the most
loyal dog I have ever had the pleasure of having in my home. Anything I
wanted to do Stryker said okay we can try it…we may not ever have been the best
at anything but Stryker and I together tried so many new adventures.
I still
remember so clearly the first time going to meet the “Tale” litter and being so
impressed with how much care and knowledge the breeder ( as Pat was known then)
was sharing with me..Stryker would be my first Koping dog..and also was part of
forming my friendship with Pat…
My first
show dog…I still remember that first show…and saying to Pat if he doesn’t like
this we aren’t going to keep doing it right , well both Stryker and I had a
blast and he went Best of Breed…we were hooked…well more I was but I very
proudly put his Canadian Championship on him…another first for me. After
that for his American Championship I happily passed it on to Pat to finish that
title. I so clearly remember flying with Stryker to my first American
Nationals…it was so exciting and fun..although I was a bit nervous flying my
dog for the first time ever…Stryker handled it just like he does most things
and it didn’t bother him at all.
I remember
when Pat asked if I would be into showing him to get his championship and my
answer was sure but mostly I wanted a working dog and don’t want to do much
travelling…. Well it makes me smile to think of that answer and of all the
miles Stryker and I have travelled together over the last 15 years.
He was my
first dog to get a CD, in Canada and the US, also my first dog to get a
Tracking Title…anything I wanted to try Stryker was always okay let’s give it a
try..
He was my
protector, my buddy and my kind loving boy…
Stryker
will leave a huge hole in my heart and home that no matter who else enters it
will never be filled…thanks for always being there for me Stryker …
- Julia Wilson
I know I have already said it but I am just so very sorry. I know the days ahead will be so difficult for you. 15 years is a long time to have someone so special by your side, it will take double the time to get used to him not being there, hugs to you and Pat :'(
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