We would like to thank everyone who has responded with their messages of sympathy and support regarding the pasing of Topspin's Rip The Return "Boo". Each of them brought a sense of comfort to us. I apologize for not including general info on Boo in my previous email. I was consumed with a lot of emotion as this was so sudden. Many of you have asked about Boo. Boo would have been 9 years old on Jauary 29. He was out of CH. R-Man and our Mariah daughter, Topspin's Hot Topic "Kelsey" and was OFA. I retired Boo from showing with 12 points. He was a gentle giant and protector to our 3year old daughter Cassie and was always striving to become the "Alpha" dog within our pack. The hardest part of this whole thing for me was me having to tell Cassie that her beloved Boo Bear was gone and wouldn't be showering her with kisses every day. A friend gave us a book called "Dog Heaven", written by Cynthia Rylant back when Mariah passed. This book is great for explaining a dog passin g to children. Thanks again for your kind thoughts. Henry, Pollie, Cassie & Sophie Rodrique Henry Shepherd Haven Topspin German Shepherds Proud of CH. Autumn Kings Someday Mariah's ROM (Class of 2002) ============================================================================ POST is Copyrighted 2004. All material remains the property of the original author and of GSD Communication, Inc. NO REPRODUCTIONS or FORWARDS of any kind are permitted without prior permission of the original author AND of the Showgsd-l Management. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. ALL PERSONS ARE ON NOTICE THAT THE FORWARDING, REPRODUCTION OR USE IN ANY MANNER OF ANY MATERIAL WHICH APPEARS ON SHOWGSD-L WITHOUT THE EXPRESS PERMISSION OF ALL PARTIES TO THE POST AND THE LIST MANAGEMENT IS EXPRESSLY FORBIDDEN, AND IS A VIOLATION OF LAW. VIOLATORS OF THIS PROHIBITION WILL BE PROSECUTED. For assistance, please contact the List Management at admin@xxxxxxxxxxxx VISIT OUR WEBSITE - http://www.showgsd.org ============================================================================