Kennel Club Pet Spotlight

Sponsored by Del Webb Kennel Club By Sandy Mann

Jessie

Well, here is a story that starts out sad and ends up joyous!

Recently, Karen and Lee Gaston of Eastern Isle lost both of their yorkies, Marissa and Sampson, within months of each other. They were old and it was time, but it was incredibly sad, nonetheless. A mourning period ensued, and Karen found that her heart could not cope with not having a dog to love. Lee agreed that they could search for another dog.

The search led them to a breeder in Clearwater, Florida. They found a two-yearold female Silky Terrier and fell in love. However, the breeder reneged, saying that her partner in Oregon wanted to breed this female one more time. So, no dog. But, wait, they had another dog available and sent a photo. Karen thought this dog would be a good substitute and wanted negotiations to begin. Hmm, the breeder had mistakenly sent the photo of the wrong dog and did not want this dog up for purchase since she (the dog) was show quality and prime for breeding opportunities. But, since it was the breeder’s mistake, she agreed to allow Jessie to be purchased.

And all of this was going on during our wonderful pandemic! So, even though the Gastons now had a dog in their future, future was the key word. Florida’s borders were in lockdown.

Finally, the borders opened, and Karen and Lee drove to Clearwater to pick up their new 9-month-old, seven-pound female Silky Terrier, Jessie!

Jessie did very well on the long car ride home and is learning all about her new people and their home. She has met some of her neighbors (me included) and has shown each of them how cuddly and affectionate she is. And, she has been using a show dog

collar (choker) which teaches her to walk on a leash just beautifully! Three days into her new home, she is testing her skills and, even though she is tiny, she apparently has good leaping capabilities, since Karen has found her on the couch and chairs! Welcome to Del Webb, Jessie! You are a sweetheart!

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