Reno

"Reno" · August 19, 1995 - September 29, 2005

In Memory Of Reno

photo taken August 14, just days before Reno's 9th birthday.

Sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 8:37 AM

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Subject: Sad news from Wine Country

I have sad news for our Thornapple family this morning.

My dear sweet Amy received a phone call from Dr. Miller late yesterday

afternoon to tell her that our precious Reno had gone into shock and

passed.

Reno ... ALWAYS a HAPPY smile ... ALWAYS a wiggle butt ... ALWAYS a

comedian ... and MOST IMPORTANT ... ALWAYS Amy's best bud.

I wish I could be with Amy today when she picks up Reno from Dr. Miller

for the last time.

All of my love, Amy. Reno was blessed to have you in his life as we were

to have him in ours. · Love, Auntie E

My wonderful Thornapple Family,

Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart for being there for me and sharing in my loss of a true champion,

a legend, an ambassador to our breed, but most of all my dearest friend - Reno.

I should have posted sooner, but it's been difficult because I still cry for my boy. The hardest thing was being

there the day before hugging & kissing him and telling him I will be back for him in a couple days. I would have

never imagined he wouldn't be walking out to the car with me when I came to pick him up. This has been very

painful for me - just wishing I could have been with him and kissed him one last good bye.

Time will heal. I find comfort knowing that he has touched so many of our lives. Even from a simple photograph,

people have fallen in love with him and our breed. Those of us who have been fortunate enough to meet him in

person knew what a great dog he was. He was filled with dignity and pride. He was always happy and no-one was a

stranger to him.

Reno was my once in a life-time dog. I could count on him for anything. Besides being my shadow and best friend,

he helped raise my kids, he shined in the ring - whether it was in the breed ring, group ring, best in show ring,

pee-wee handling, veterans class - or staring on TV during Westminster 2000, he held his head high and did it

all with his winning smile.

Reno is in a better place now, I know he's in good hands. I'm certain Roger McKay & Joseph Hartnagle were

there to welcome him with open arms. I miss him so much, until we meet again I hope he is surrounded by tennis balls

and all the bones he can chew. With all my love Reno, may you feel the hugs and catch the kisses I send you everyday.

Posted on the Thornapple Family List * October 7, 2005

Blue Merle Dog * DOB 08/19/95 · Sire: CH Bayshore Propwash Balderdash

Dam: CH Thornapple's White Diamonds

Owned By Amy Garrison * Ellen Brandenburg

Handled By Amy Garrison · Gallery

Reno at 8 years old!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY RENO!!!!! AUGUST 19, 2004 * 9 YEARS OLD!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO RENO'S BROTHER, BUBBA, IN ENGLAND

AND TO HIS SISTER, HOPE, IN VIRGINIA!