Tribute to Grace

Many of you know we've had two dogs, a 10 year old chocolate mutt named Haus and a three year old Brittany Spaniel named Grace. Haus has been an outside dog, who is quite over protective, but very affectionate toward our family. Grace was our inside dog who had way too much energy, most of which was expended chasing shadows that came from the light in the microwave or refrigerator, catching flies or chasing chipmunks that ran by the sliding glass door. It became obvious to us that Grace needed much more attention and time that we were able to devote to her. She is suppose to be a bird hunting dog, but we don't have many birds around here and we have two kids that take a higher priority that her. We've talked for quite sometime about finding a new home for her where she can hunt and get all of the exercise she needs. (The only way we could begin to wear her down was to let her run full speed behind us on the ATV.) So that day finally arrived when her new owner came to pick her up. His name is Larry; he lives in Michigan and is a retired school teacher. He's had Brittany Spaniel's for almost 50 years. Grace now has a new brother and sister. She will also get to chase a herd of cows every day, and I hear Larry has a few cats. I wonder how long the cats will live with Grace around? She also leaves on Friday to go on a week long hunting trip to South Dakota. She'll be an outside dog at her new home, but got to stay in the house for her first night. The new owner's wife commented that Grace must have wrestled often with our boys, because she was getting a little rowdy. So, here's hoping that Grace likes her new home. I kind of miss the little fur ball!