Grace is a Merlot/McKenna daughter from the 2003 litter. She is a bi-black/tan smooth.

Grace was tragically hit by a truck in May 2006. Grace was truly happy in her forever home of Libby and Dick's.  I am thankful that she had the time she did with her family.  And I will always be thankful to Libby and family for sharing their love with Grace.

 

 

8/04/03

Purple girl arrived at the airport in Minneapolis at approximately 10:10am today. She was greeted at the gate (actually the baggage claim area) by me. After the plane ride, she seemed a bit distraught, understandably so. But, after a bit of soothing talk and and a little scratching behind the ears, Purple stopped fretting. Next, was the trip to the car. After lugging her half way across the terminal and I began to wonder why I wanted one of the largest females in the litter! Finally we made it to the car and I offered her some food and water. She took a little drink and then began to explore our little portion of the airport parking ramp. Unfortunately, I had to cut her search off early - I still needed to get back to work and we still had at least three stops to make.

The first stop was at a nearby lake and park where Purple took a potty break and stretched her legs a bit. The second stop was at Tina's work so Tina could say "hi" to the new addition to the family. The third and final stop was at Grandma's (my mom's house) where my son A.J. and our other dog Spanky were waiting. My son is a very enthusiastic two-year-old. Perhaps a bit too enthusiastic as he frightened Purple a bit as he rushed to greet her. But, after more sooting words and scratching behind the ears, she settled down again and met A.J., Spanky, Grandma, and Chaps and Ellie Mae (Grandma's two dogs). Purple spent the rest of the day at Grandma's house and Tina picked the three kids up at around 6:00 tonight.

For most of the evening, Purple has been sleeping. She really had quite a long day! As I write this, she is crashed under the kitchen table. I was able to get a couple photos today and I'll take more tomorrow. Tomorrow evening I'll make a file and fill it with a bunch of photos. Oh, and Shari thanks again for all your hard work raising this puppy and getting her to us safely! What a wonderful puppy!

-Troy & Tina