Monday, January 9, 2012

In Memorium

Sparks (January 18, 1997-January 9, 2012) 
Sparkling Diamonds of Snowwood,
Sparky, Pup, Mr. Sparks, Sparkies,
Big Fellah, Good Fellah, My Blessing, Big Guy,
My Good Boy, GooOD-NEsss and My Friend.
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He lasted until January 9th, 2012 after nearly fifteen years of love, adventure, fun and enormous satisfaction.
He was a wonderful gift and blessing for us.
The above photo of him is before he started becoming unwell a few years ago.
A magnificent and peaceful dog. A credit to the breed.
Oh the memories....
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In the blue Suburban anticipating aromas and sites.
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Dalmatians typically have black spots.
Sparks had "liver-colored" spots of dark chocolate brown.
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Sparks loved walking Trinity Wetland Habitat Conservatory.
Now he has another lovely place to walk, sniff and play.
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17 comments:

  1. Rest in peace ol' boy. :(

    Frank
    http://adventuresinlead.blogspot.com.au/

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  2. My sincere condolences, sir. I've had to say that final goodby a few times myself . . . and it is never easy.


    -- Jeff

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  3. I'm so sorry to hear about Sparks, bless him.

    My condolences to yourself and family.

    Steve

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  4. Both you and Fitz have had sad starts/ends to the year... commiserations Bill...

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  5. My sincere condolences. May God, who blessed us with the love of our dogs, welcome Sparks into his presence.

    Pax,

    Mike

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  6. Thoughts are with you Bill.
    All the best
    Phil

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  7. He is now busy, waiting at Rainbow Bridge.

    My thoughts are with you all.

    CS

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  8. My sincere condolences for your loss. It's always a wrench when our best friends leave us.

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  9. Never easy but it really shouldn't be for those who mean so much. May he always run in the sunshine.

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  10. They don't call them "man's best friend" for nothing. Lovely looking dog and you have my condolences mate.

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  11. Everyone,
    Thank you very very much for taking time to express such warm and kind sentiments for our loss. We appreciate your thoughtfulness.
    Sincerely yours,
    Bill

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  12. Dear Bill,
    Every time you remember your friend it affirms the special relationship you had with Sparks. I know you must be sad but there is a glimmer of joy to be found in all those memories.
    I wish you the best.
    Jerry Lannigan

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  13. What a beautiful dog. Condolences to you and your family.

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  14. It seems we have them for just a little while, then they go on...

    R.I.P. Ol' Boy...

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