b'abIn MemoriamOur precious companions deservethe option of a gentle transitionsurrounded by their loved ones.Cherie T. Buisson, DVM, founder of Helping Hands Pet Hospice.There is a Reason for All Things.Take comfort in the knowledgethat God is never cruel. We mustknow the pain of loss becauseif we never knew it, we wouldhave no compassion for others,and we would become monstersof self-regards, creatures ofunalloyed self-interest. The terribleIn Loving Honor. pain of loss teaches humility to ourKiwi, beloved pet and family member, prideful kind, has the power to softenwho lived life to the fullest. uncaring hearts, to make a betterDedicated to Corri Ballou and Family person of a good one.To Joe Cool onLove, Laura Allen missing his big brother Boomer, fromyour friends at Golden Retriever Rescueof Mid-Florida.Losing A Friend.Drago, our belovedBlack Russian Terrier, was a con-stant companion. No one else burstinto such leaps of joy when wecame home at the end of a work-day. Our grief for his loss is as pro-found as was our love for him. SuchA Blessing. grief is the price we must pay forsuch love. It was all worth it.Jessie Ann was one-third of a team Rest in Peace, Drago. We miss you.that loved dressing up and making David and Kennetha Eikelbergpeople smile. The Lhasa Apso andher canine sibling, Charley Ann,enjoyed visiting schools and pediatric Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants is one of the few employers that offers ahospitals as certified therapy dogs, three-day pet-bereavement leave. Founder Bill Kimpton would bring hiswith their human, Sherry. Border Collie,Chianti, to work with him back in 1981. The companyJessie Ann passed away this has since supported the special relationship humans have with theiryear at 17 years old. Sherry and pets by welcoming employees and guests pets at its hotels andCharely Ann continue with their ther- providing pet insurance and bereavement leave for employees,apy work, but they both greatly miss says Mike DeFrino, Kimptons chief executive officer.the pal who completed their trio.www.TheNewBarker.com winter 2016 THE NEW BARKER 71'