b'For anyone who has ever loved a dogDear Puck by Heather Schulman and Mike LiberatoreTo the greatest dog that ever lived, thank you for the best 15 You truly did everything with grace, including being the firstand a half years. You were everything we ever imagined and Dachshund to be featured on the cover of The New Barkermoresweet, caring, brave, adventurous, and hilarious. dog magazine. You even wore your rainbow tie showing yourYour gentle soul brought so much joy into both of our lives, support of the Pride community. As Anna Cooke beautifullyand we were so lucky to be your Mom and Dad. stated, Puck believed that all dogsbig, small, mixed,purebred, show dog, goofball, dogs withgoodorquestionablemannersdeservedtobetreatedequallyandwith respect.The camera loved you, and photog-rapherswhotookyourphotowouldsoonlearnyourcommandtositandstay for the camera was model. Overtheyears,TheNewBarkerevenfea-turedyouonthebackcoverwithaTradeWinds Island Resort ad campaign.You also had your very own column inthe magazine called Pucks Picks. Wedid so many fun dog-friendly restaurantreviews, including Goody Goody Burgersand Hot Dogs on Maingreat assign-ments for a true foodie like yourself. Youraccomplishmentswerealwayssome-thing that brought a laugh and smile toso many dog lovers.We will continue to hold tight to allthe precious memories we shared withyou.Weweresohappytocelebrateyour15thbirthdaythispastJune,ofcourse in style with a aint nothing but agangster party theme. We loved havingyou with us when we eloped last year.Your presence meant everything to usand we were so happy that you held theofficial title of Dog of Honor. Our lasttrip to Asheville as a family together wasyour favorite place to adventure.Our fondest pastime memories willalways be fishing on the kayak with you.We will always remember your love forbacon, naps, mullet and your pillow petturtle.Above all else, thank you for every-Toputintowordswhatyoumeanttothisfamilyis thing. We couldnt have picked a better dog to do life with.nearlyimpossibletodo.Yourone-of-a-kindpersonality Thebondwesharewithyouissomethingwearebothtouched so manyincluding our neighbors, who always forever thankful for. So much of our lives has been dedicatedhad a treat ready for you on your daily walks. What other dog tomakingyouhalfashappyasyoumadeus,andwecan say that they had a neighbor deliver them weekly Jimmy hope so much that we did that. We will love and miss youJohns subs? Not many.forever, Bud.72THE NEW BARKER www.TheNewBarker.com'