Hi Dana
In her November, 2008 column, Sassy wrote "Five of my departed canine brothers and sisters are now reunited with Larry, their beloved teacher, at Rainbow Bridge. Some day I will see him again, too."
I never thought it would be this soon. Sassy's untimely death came as quite a surprise. We didn't even know she was sick! Yes, we would be honored if you would add Sassy's image to your Rainbow Bridge page.
I missed you at the Canine Christmas adoption event on Dec. 13th. I'm a volunteer for Pawsitive Alliance. They have really got their act together! Did you know that 97 dogs found new homes at that event? Bless you for making your facilities available for such a good cause.
I think of you and Larry often, and I hope you are well. Thank you for thinking of us.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Dana Babb" <dana@everydoghas.com>
To: webest@comcast.net
Sent: Monday, January 4, 2010 5:52:52 PM GMT -08:00 US/Canada Pacific
Subject: RE: Sassy (2001-2009)
I am soooo sorry!
I have been offline for quite awhile but now have a new computer – That is such a sweet, wonderful obituary for her – I hope you told her to look for Larry when she crossed the Bridge. Do you have a phot of her? We have a Rainbow Bridge page on our website and I would love to add her. Please take care! Love to you both, Dana
From: webest@comcast.net [mailto:webest@comcast.net]
Sent: Monday, December 28, 2009 6:39 PM
To: Susumidoc@aol.com; info@everydoghas.com; Penny LeGate; kellie.wedge@vcamail.com
Subject: Sassy (2001-2009)
Sassy passed away when a splenic tumor ruptured. I've never written a doggy obit before, as most of our former rescued canine companions departed with little fanfare. But Sassy was special. She touched a lot of lives, and was loved by many. So if I was going to submit an obituary for Sassy, this is how it would read:
A private service was held on Saturday for Sassy, an Elko native and former Renton, WA resident, who died at Five Corners Veterinary Hospital on Christmas Day after a brief illness. She was eight years old.
Sassy was born and raised in Elko, NV. Incarcerated by Elko Animal Control when her guardian was sent to prison, Sassy was liberated by Dog Town Canine Rescue who recognized her potential as a companion animal. After drawing little interest on the adoption circuit, Sassy found her forever home in 2004 with a family in the Seattle area where she became a familiar face in the Talbot Hill neighborhood, and on the Metro bus lines, the Seattle-Bainbridge Island ferry run, and Eagle Harbor beaches. She participated in a variety of rescue-related fundraising activities and was a columnist for Dog Town's newsletter, "The Scoop".
Sassy was a model canine citizen and a wonderful ambassador for the Pit Bull breed. Adults were awed by her powerful physique as much as children were drawn to her kind, inviting eyes and gentle nature. She was well-loved and will be sorely missed by all who knew her, especially her human cousins.
Sassy is survived by her guardians, William and Veronica Best, and canine siblings Tyke, Mickey, and Jorja. The Best family is eternally grateful to Lorayn Walser for rescuing Sassy from certain peril, and for entrusting them with her care. Memorial contributions can be sent to Dog Town Canine Rescue, PO Box 2978, Carson City, NV 89702
