Rest in Peace, Old Boy

Jake the rottweiler went peacefully to sleep for the final time last week, after living a surprisingly long and healthy life for dog declared a-goner by the vet several years ago. He lived happily and unhindered on my father's farm out at Stanger, with Sandy, his sister and, er- daughter for company.

Jake was such a smiley, goofy dog who was just a little slow (arthritic mostly, but also a bit slow in the head) and who was great fun to play with. His remarkable feat was weighing an impressive 130 lbs at his prime. That, an his ability to annoy Sandy to no end.

He will be remembered fondly by all who met him.

Sandy, who was pregnant but sadly miscarried, has now gone to live with that little toothy min-pin and apparently they're getting along just fine.