Our friend Millie

Our venerable girl Millie left us today.  She turned owner, Dawn, into a trainer but by the time I met her she was pretty much perfect in every way.  Millie had a late start in show business but she appeared on Saturday Night Live in the "Of Mice and Men" parody. She will be missed by everyone at Barking Hills but especially by her owner and canine pack members.  Rest well Meemaw.

Our Friend Patrick

I was much saddened to hear of the passing of Patrick.  I saw him last weekend and he was still the joyful fellow he always had been.  Patrick was one of the Animal Assisted Activity dogs who worked for many months at Pier 93 in New York City after the events of September 11, 2001.  He spent his entire life in service and especially enjoyed working with children in schools.  He was an AKC Canine Ambassador and was an ambassador in everything he did.  When people talk about what great dogs golden retrievers are; they are describing Patrick.  He will be much missed by the children at the library, by all of us at Barking Hills and, most of all, by his human partner Elaine and her family.  Thank you Patrick, for all your service.

Our Friend Lady

Some sad news this week.  Lady quietly crossed the Rainbow Bridge in her sleep.  She was a "rescue" dog from Internet Miniatrue Pinscher Service who worked as a hearing dog for a young girl.  She was retired and lived very happily with her retirement family, dog sister Gia, two children and Mom and Dad.  They will miss her as will all of us.  Thanks Lay-Lay for all your hard work.

Our Friend Duke

Duke, a fifteen year old mix breed, passed over the Rainbow Bridge today.  Duke was an obedience competitor, a Barking Hills Canine All Star who appeared on Saturday Night Live, multiple commercials and print work as well as on two Lifetime webisodes:  Casabarka and The Dogfather, but his best work was saved for working with chronically ill children at St. Joseph's Children's Hospital.  He will be missed by owners Janet and Joe, his furry brother Chase, and everyone at Barking Hills.