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13 years today!
Today we are celebrating our Top Dog Shannon's 13th Birthday!
Officially known as Marquiser Shannon by Caskeys (Sh. Ch. Caskeys Blarney x Marquiser Rossoa) she was born on Augst 28th 1995 in Camberly, Surrey and came to Switzerland aged 8 weeks. Shannon was trained and fully qualified as a Search and Rescue dog. I remember her very first call up one night at 23.00hrs to go searching for a missing walker just days after qualifying. My heart beating nineteen to the dozen, we arrived in the search area at 01.30 (am that is!) and carried on til early morning. Shannon worked brilliantly despite the dark, ranging out far into the dark night. She was fitted with fluorescent lights and the search troup had torches. Still, it was a dangerous job, as this was mountainous wooded area and there were deep ravines. I was relieved every time Shannon came back after a long 'send away' and happy to have her safely with me when the search was called off.
All the dogs tried their best but even in the following days the missing walker was never found.
Shannon has a place of honour being 'cover-girl' on Hilde Schwoyer's book on Irish Setters.
Since those younger days she has quitened down but still makes her presence felt. She is wobbly on her hind legs and very much an old lady now, but she certainly loves her food and had a tasty meal today to celebrate her 13 years. We treasure every day with her.
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Comment by Kristina Brannlund Westin on August 28, 2008 at 6:20am
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She is such a sweet girl!
I wish her a really special day!
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Comment by Nicole Wilson on August 28, 2008 at 6:31am
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A very happy birthday to Shannon! She's a very lovely girl!
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Comment by Agnieszka Rola on August 28, 2008 at 6:35am
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Happy Birthday to beautiful and brave girl! We wish her a lot of health and happy days!
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Comment by Monique VIRY on August 28, 2008 at 6:50am
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Joyeux anniversaire charmante Shannon. Tu es une dame âgée avec des petits soucis dus au poids des années mais tu as une place toute particulière dans le coeur de tes maîtres. Alors profite bien de cette journée !!!
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Comment by Corinna Stroempl on August 28, 2008 at 6:51am
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Alles Gute für Shannon und noch ein langes, schönes Leben mit euch!
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Comment by Carmen Lorenzi on August 28, 2008 at 6:55am
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Happy Birthday Shannon:-))
Drück sie gaaaaanz fest von mir !!
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Comment by Charlotte Godart - Riverwood on August 28, 2008 at 8:17am
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Happy birthday Shannon :-)
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Comment by Agnieszka Dufrat 'Neiven' on August 28, 2008 at 9:22am
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Happy birthday Shannon!
Wishing you another 13 years.
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Comment by Sari Lahtinen on August 28, 2008 at 10:49am
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Happy birthday lovely Shannon !!!
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Comment by James Martin's on August 28, 2008 at 11:18am
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Happy birthday Shannon! I Wish many and many happy years!
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