Memorium

A little while back, our little fur baby crossed over the Rainbow Bridge. I miss Surie and I wanted to post a tribute to her.

	As a puppy maybe 3 months old.
	Surie at 6 months with her half-sister Milou.
	Surie was a child-certified St Johns Ambulance therapy dog for 9 years. Here she is taking a well deserved rest after meeting so many teenagers at a technology camp. Most therapy dog sessions are under an hour in length. Meeting people is very draining and one of our duties as a handler is recognizing when our dogs have had enough.
	Surie would visit regularly visit residents at a nursing home and special needs students at a high school. She would also attend fund raising events and other special events.
	We attended a number of Remembrance Day parades. Surie hated the cold so these weren't her favourite events. But she enjoyed the afterparty in the Legion Hall.
	Surie's favourite game was Fetch. Or rather putting the toy down, waiting for me to reach down for it, and then snatching it away. After some wrestling time, she would let go so that I could throw it again.
	Surie was an amazing traveller. She had her own booster chair so that she could look out, but most of the time, she just slept. Here we are on our drive from Ontario to BC, stopping in Winnipeg for this picture.
	When we picked up Surie as a puppy, she was accompanied by a plush pink rabbit. This was her constant companion and she used it as pacifier/comforter every day of her life. As a puppy, she quickly shredded the tennis ball body that bunny had, but otherwise left Baby intact. One squeaker in a leg was still working to the end.
	Me carrying Surie carrying Baby.
	One of our last pictures of Surie. She couldn't see me but she knew I was there.