We said goodbye to our beloved Gypsy Rose this morning. Needless to say we are devastated but managing. She was 13 on May 9, 2014 and just started acting her age this spring. We are grateful to have had so many golden years with Gypsy Rose and have countless precious memories of her. We appreciate all those who provided expert care and love along the way. As a pup, she visited Mayo Healthcare and as a senior dog she and Tiger Lily visited with folks at Second Spring in Williamstown, VT bringing weekly smiles to the residents. She was a Therapy Dog of Vermont from fall 2005 until June 2014 and listened to students read in the PAWS For Reading Program at Braintree Elementary School. She was considered a “rock-star” there and students believed she understood everything they read to her. Gypsy Rose and Tiger Lily received a Governor’s Service Award in 2012 for their work at Braintree School!
– Cheryl Chittick & Bill Cecil
