Tuesday, January 5, 2010

In Loving Memory.......






Everyone at Ruffledale are mourning the loss of one of our most beloved daycare dogs. Cartman, a sweet 2 year old English Mastif passed away last week.

All of us loved having Cartman at Ruffledale. He was always the life of the party, playing with dogs of all shapes and sizes, and of course always getting into arguments with "regular" Packer a boxer. It was a given that no matter where Cartman was in the facility, his best friend and brother Butters was by his side, (or biting his back legs.)

Each of us at Ruffledale have great memories of Cartman, to his love of food and treats to how wonderful he was in the bath. Even at his large size he was one of the easiest dogs to give a bath too. Although he out weighed each and everyone of us here, he was just a big lovable teddy bear, a "gentle giant," that we all loved to hug.

Everyone who entered the building would comment on "That gigantic dog on the couch and the cute little one laying on top of him." He was also a great window display, I remember pulling up to the store and laughing because of Cartman's face looking out at me and in the background his brother Butters curled up on his back.

Cartman's love of life and the great friendships he shared will greatly be missed but never forgotten. We send our love to the family of Cartman, we know how much he meant to you and how he was a huge part of your life. We Thank You for letting us spend time with Cartman. We love you! TeAnna and the Crew at Ruffledale

2 comments:

Sande Harris said...

Everytime we brought Cartman to Ruffledale we knew he was going to get out of the car on his own and run to the front door. He loved all of you and at times I know we couldn't have had the happy dog we had without you all. Thank you for the love you gave Cartman and the love we know you'll give Butters in the future. (I wonder where he'll sleep?) You've been wonderful and we love all of you. Special note to Jodie...

Garth Harris said...

Hi Ruffledale Crew. Thanks for all help you have given Sande and I with the passing of Cartman. The carnation puppy was the best, it made me laugh when I need it, still does. We left Butters and Cartman at Ruffledale knowing they had the best care anywhere. Thanks for the kind words for Cartman and thanks for the report cards. Jodie, I know he wasn't as good as you say but thanks!!!!!

Garth & Sande Harris