Our wonderful Sparklers are SIX years young!
This is an accomplished litter from wonderful, special parents — Major and Sparkle, both now age nine. But the most significant and important accomplishment of each Sparkler is living with people who love and appreciate them ❤️
We will spread these updates over a few days — we begin with Lucas, Abbie, and Ruthie.
Kay shares:
“Lucas has had a wonderfully healthy and happy year with his nephew Sage, who is his best buddy. They love to be together whether at home or traveling. Lucas started out the year with appearances in the obedience ring where he eventually earned a CDX title. That was a great accomplishment for him and he especially enjoyed the many dog treats that came his way. He still loves to practice his obedience, rally and draft skills where, of course, more treats can be had. In December, he was hired to model some outdoor dog gear and we traveled to a 2-day photo shoot near a lake east of Phoenix. Lucas was very handsome in the new outfit and we enjoyed the experience. Sue and I look forward to another year with our dear Sparkler. Happy birthday to all of the Sparklers and happy holidays to them and their families.”
Love the photo!
Thank you, Kay and Sue, for your steady friendship and for giving Lucas and Sage their very best lives.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LUCAS!!!! [And congratulations to Sage, who recently went Reserve Winners Dog to a major!]
Ashlee and her young family include Sparkler Abbie — here is an update about her happy and well-loved life:
“Sweet Abbie! We love you so!!
Cuteness Alert!!!!
You are the quickest treat snatcher, the center of every cuddle pile, the caffeine jolt to every dull moment and the sweetest puppy nanny ever.
Happy birthday sweet girl!”
Thank you, Ashlee — and HAPPY BIRTHDAY ABBIE!!!
Ruthie has had a very fun and busy year with her BFF, Lori — here is their report:
“The Sparklers are six!!! It seems like yesterday that Taylor became Ruthie and crawled into my heart. What an adorable munchkin she was and what a gorgeous grownup girl she has become. I didn’t think it was possible but Ruthie gets more cuddly every day. The only time she’s not in my lap is when I’m sitting at a table. She is sweet and kind and smart and funny.
We’ve had a busy year even though we took an extended break from training classes and trialing. We spent quite a bit of time at the cabin in Maine between May and October; I think it is Ruthie’s favorite place.
Note to Self: Visit Lori and Ruthie in Maine.
Recently we resumed scent work class and attended a trial, where Ruthie got a second novice leg in each of 3 elements. The girl loves to sniff! I’m looking forward to our next adventures - whatever they are, I know we’ll enjoy them together.
Huge happy birthday wishes to all the Sparklers and a special birthday hug to Tika, at the Rainbow bridge.”
Thank you, Lori, for everything — and HAPPY BIRTHDAY RUTHIE!!!
The first birthday of an incomplete litter is always the start of bittersweet birthday celebrations. Tika died from a massive infection earlier this year after ingesting a foreign object. She was adored and left behind broken hearts. We remember and love Tika and her family — always 💔
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TIKA!!! ❤️