Life Interrupted

If Sparkle looks sad, it is with good reasons.

Her sister, Ava, died recently — suddenly and peacefully and unexpectedly 💔 Love and support and gratitude and condolences to Kathy and Jack.

And there is more to interrupt the Birthday Party for a few days.

This is Sparkle with her human grandpa, my dad, and his sister at the Berkeley marina…

Like Ava, my dad died suddenly and peacefully and unexpectedly 💔

We will resume the birthdays in a few days.

In the meantime, please rest your heart and mind on my dad.

My dad sitting on the bench dedicated to his father on the UC Berkeley campus (next to Sather Gate)

Back to a Bright Star

I am waiting for the rest of the Moonshadows but let’s take this chance to catch up on another Bright Star: Dallas Nova Jr.

John and Kristine have been very, very busy with their new business, Freedom Bagels, which is located near Boise.

I can attest to the fact that they serve up amazing bagels and food — and they just added Peet’s coffee. If I lived in the Boise area, I would be there daily — and not just to say “hey!” to some of my favorite humans ❤️

John sends us this update:

“Dallas continues to wow us with her intelligence.  Her favorite spot is anywhere we are… and she makes every attempt to be a lap dog!  

She loves children and her family, but most of all she loves alerting us when packages or people arrive at the front door (and also riding in the car).

We have been working on basic commands and her speed and willingness to work are stunning!  

Motivated by food, she spends lots of time in the kitchen while we cook — very useful for mini training sessions.  

She is a beautiful, smart, and fun addition to our busy family!”

Thank you so much John — and HAPPY BIRTHDAY DALLAS NOVA Jr.!

Andy!

Today we hear from our Texan Moonshadow — Andy.

Jasen shares:

“Andy Moonshadow has been a blessing to my home.  The respect he gives to his Great Aunt Shasta who is over 13 years old warms my heart.  

❤️❤️❤️

Andy has lots of energy, and can get excited any time I stand up.  He likes to bark, jump and run around like a chicken without a head.

Head intact — whew.

Andy has been working on Obedience as his first skill.  He is doing a Foundation II class which works on skills up to utility.  He is also in a Novice Obedience Class.  Andy is fast.  

Andy enjoys his walks the most.  He get to hang out with his buddies!”

Thank you, Jasen. FAST indeed. Andy certainly does have a very active social life — I have seen the photo evidence. And I am so excited to see Andy and Jasen in two months at the National Specialty!!

HAPPY Birthday, Andy!

And make sure to follow Jasen on social media to see his fun Thursday photos of Andy and his squad ❤️