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Loss of one of our own.

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Harley, SD,- CGC, TDI

Super Service- Boy!

Barked: Fri Dec 7, '12 8:02pm PST


	Im not sure if there is anyone here that doesn't know already, but since she was once very active on Dogster, and I don't see a post, I thought Id post something. Two weeks ago today, we lost one of our own, an advocate for the service dog community and a sweet gentle soul. Rainie (Service dogs Holly and Heidi. I think she posted most often under Holly, the sheltie) passed due to complications after heart surgery. There is a memorial service tomorrow in Michigan and the 19th in FL.

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Crazy Sadie- Lady

Im a SD and- proud of it so- there!!!!

Barked: Sat Dec 8, '12 4:12pm PST


	Yes I remember Holly, Harley I have been a way for a while and it is sad to hear that Holly has lost her mom. I pray that Holly is in a good home that her mom can not worry in the here after. I have heard of insadents where SDs end up in a shelter. Holly seemed to be a really sweet dog and so was her mom. so sad for Holly and her mom.

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Harley, SD,- CGC, TDI

Super Service- Boy!

Barked: Sat Dec 8, '12 5:00pm PST


	Holly is with one of Rainie's granddaughters. I have not heard about Heidi.

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Samson- Service Dog, TD, CGC

More Loyal Every- Day

Barked: Sun Dec 9, '12 6:49pm PST


	That's heart breaking. I feel horrible for the family and the service dog community has certainly lost a gem. Edited by author Sun Dec 9, '12 6:53pm PST