Kari . . .

November 30, 2004

With great sadness, I must inform you that we have lost another team mate on this last day of November, 2004. Lynda had her beloved Kari put to rest today. Kari played flyball because Lynda wanted her to, and she enjoyed doing what Lynda enjoyed doing. She wasn't one of our very fast dogs, and she wasn't driven to perform. She was just as happy "hanging out" as she was racing. She was Lynda's soul-mate and spent most of her time and energy quietly being with her.

She came to Lynda as a young puppy, and she was shown in conformation for a while. She later welcomed an addition to the household who turned out to be her delinquent litter brother, Bruiser, whom Lynda rescued after a series of unappreciative homes. Kari never let Bruiser forget who was the boss in that home. She earned her CGC and therapy dog certificate, visiting and charming both children and the elderly. She loved her tuggie, and one of the outstanding events of her life was lure-coursing at Wags for Wishes where she dispensed with the course and cut directly the chase, running down that elusive "rabbit". For those who knew her, she was a beautiful dog both inside and out. She was sweet and tough at the same time.

Kari's very aggressive cancer acted quickly, and the quality of her life was compromised. She became ill much too young, but the time that she spent on this earth was quality time. She adored Lynda and provided her with the close human/dog relationship that rarely comes along. We will all miss this dog with magnificent dignity and charm. We wish Lynda many rich and wonderful memories and cherished thoughts. Rest in peace, dear Kari.

-- Eunice, team captain

I purchased Kari from Montwood Kennels (Pat LaCour and Angie Monteleon) when she was 8 weeks old (born on February 8, 1998). I am one of the co-founders of the Aztec Doberman Pinscher Club of San Diego, Inc., and have been an avid Dobe lover since the mid-1960s. It had been six years since I had a Dobe, and I knew I wanted another female, similar to the one I had before, whose name was Abby. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would ever have such a wonderful soul mate as Kari. We all know she only plays flyball because I ask her to.

Kari's favorite thing in the entire world is her Mom, Lynda. She (Kari) never does anything strange, she is a princess after all, and it's very clear that the entire Team sincerely appreciates her very good looks and demeanor. However, when she is in a playful mood, she will get a shoe or sock, if the closet door is left open, and parade around the house about three times until I just stand in one spot and say "Kari - bring it". She does and always seems pleased to hear me say "good bring it".

Keri . . .