It is with deep regret to inform you that our team member K9 “Abby” passed away suddenly. Abby was Marnie Powell’s partner, a yellow Lab who was an Air Scent dog. Abby came into Marnie’s life as a foster dog from the Labrador Rescue, Marnie was volunteering at. Abby worked her way into Marnie’s heart and home. Marnie recognized that Abby had what it took to be a Search dog. She was friendly, outgoing, and loved the game. Abby lived life at high speed, she played hard, she worked hard – it was all or nothing with her.

 

In Loving Memory of K-9 ABBY December 16, 2004 SAR Partner: Marnie Powell Central Jersey Technical Rescue Team New Jersey

It is with deep regret to inform you that our team member K9 “Abby” passed away suddenly on Friday evening 12/16/04.  Abby was Marnie Powell’s partner, a yellow Lab who was  recently certified as a wilderness air scent dog.   Abby came into Marnie’s life as a foster dog from the Labrador Rescue, Marnie was volunteering at.  Abby worked her way into Marnie’s heart and home.  Marnie recognized that Abby had what it took to be a Search dog.  She was friendly, outgoing, and loved the game.  Abby lived life at high speed, she played hard, she worked hard – it was all or nothing with her.  On behalf of the team we have sent a donation in Abby’s name to the Brookline Labrador Rescue.  Also on behalf of the team, we extend our sympathy to Marnie for her loss.  As a volunteer SAR dog handler, the time and the effort that goes into training are extensive, as well as the cost but there is one thing that can’t be measured and that is the bond that forms with your partner.  It is invaluable.  Marnie hopefully your memories will comfort you and know that you and Abby will meet again at Rainbow Bridge.   We’re all here for you.   Linda Murphy K9 Unit Leader Central Jersey Technical Rescue Team submitted by Sue Keenan  &  Linda Murphy

Rainbow Bridge

Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals that had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....

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