04/06/2024
CK Lilac Time Serenade at Ganderwood RA, CGC, TDI. Call name 'Lily' May 18, 2010 - April 5, 2024. She took Reserve Winners at several AKC Specialties with the renowned handler Cheri Smidtz, she also took Sweeps as a puppy.
Lily was Christiana's ever faithful 4-H dog. Christiana was 12 years old when she and Lily earned AKC Rally titles. Lily's excellent conformation continues through Sailor who also took many Reserve Winners at Specialties.
More importantly, Lily's impeccable temperament lives on through at least 7 service dogs and countless therapy dogs. Last week Lily's grandson 'Cash' went to a special girl on the east coast - see photo. Mom commented "The blood line is truly great, Cash is doing awesome, helping 'M' not only emotionally which is a huge struggle but she also hasn't had a night terror since he arrived." We thank God Lily not only blessed us, but her legacy lives on blessing others.
A special 'thank you' to 4-H leaders Pat Franckowiak, Janet Lash, Mary Ellen Ratuzny, Sharon Klomparens and others who helped Christiana and Lily learn so much and earn so many trophies.
Lily was healthy and 'young' until a few weeks ago when she started occasionally gagging and slowly lost her appetite. Today her chest x-ray showed advanced lung cancer. She is buried by the creek near Legend and Sophie and several newborn puppies. Good-bye, sweet fur friend!