TALA

OUR DOGS

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11/11/94 - 4/6/09

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At the beginning, all we have are our expectations and excitement of a new puppy. One that is full of life and will bring you much joy and laughter for many years. Tala came to live with me over 14 years ago. I remember it like it was yesterday. She was a sweet puppy that possessed an old soul. She was wise beyond her years. She was always rock solid. A serious worker. A fair and equitable ruler. A dog that acted appropriately in every situation. She never let me down.

In the spring of 2006 she was diagnosed with hemangiosarcoma. Her spleen was removed and the prognosis wasn’t very good. She became sort of a poster child in the last 3 years. To most, her story is quite remarkable.

On Monday, March 30, 2009 I witnessed Tay having a seizure. It only lasted about 30 seconds and she came out of it fairly quickly and seemed to recover with no visible side effects. As the week progressed, I saw evidence that she probably had other seizures while I was at work and then on Thursday night, April 2nd I witnessed another one. Each time I found that she had less and less ability to stand, eat or drink. She was one tough cookie because she kept on trying. Her mind was still there but her body just couldn’t keep up anymore.

She has fulfilled all of the expectations I had of her as a young puppy. She filled my life with many years of pride, joy and laughter. As she grew old, she showed me so many things I never thought about before.

For those of you who knew about Tala’s health issues this last week, thank you from the bottom of my heart for being supportive when I needed it so badly. The many phone calls and emails held me together. Your stories and tears we shed together brought us closer and helped me when I sent her to the bridge.

Rest in Peace my Sweet, Sweet Princess Tay

Tala

Whether it is obedience, agility, tracking,
herding or conformation, Tala is eager to play
the game. She is able and willing to take on
every task presented to her with vigor and sparkle.

Tala

The daughter of Elaine Haven's infamous "Charlie" and bred by Lynnette Gandl of Wandrlyn Belgians

Tala

Whether it is obedience, agility, tracking,
herding or conformation, Tala is eager to play
the game. She is able and willing to take on
every task presented to her with vigor and sparkle.

Tala attained three first placements from the Tala attained three first placements from the novice B class while working toward her U-CD.

In one weekend she received the coveted award of
High Aggregate out of the novice B & C class.
For her first AKC CD leg, she took 1st place out of
the novice A class at the 1998 Belgian Sheepdog
National Specialty in Dallas, Texas. While working
toward her U-CDX, Tala took two second placements
and went on to complete her title on 9/15/02
with a "High In Trial". She is currently working
toward her Novice Agility, Rally-O titles and
dabbling in Utility.

Tala

Tala is a lovely bitch who easily finished both
her breed championships at two years of age and went on to take multiple BOB & BOS. She possesses superb side gait with lots of front reach and is extremely clean coming and going.