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HON. ANN BROWN WITH ROSEBUD
Dogs have been guarding us, working with us, and snuggling with us
for thousands of years and Rosebud is no exception. Rosebud is an
eleven-and-a-half-year-old Labrador service dog. She can be spotted
wearing her service vest while proudly wearing her corsage, a badge of
excellence.
She has visited hospitals and rehab centers with Ann & Don on many
occasions. When a child is upset, Rosebud brings cheer. She is also
comforting to the older, sick adults.
Rosebud likes other dogs, but her true love is Thorman Halpert. She
loves all children, especially Harriet Gross’ great-granddaughter.
Rosebud collects the newspapers every morning and for that she gets
her breakfast. Food is obviously a big motivator for her. One morning
Rosebud could not wait for the newspaper to arrive. In hopes of
getting an early breakfast, Rosebud escaped to the Pulver’s house
(neighbors) and stole their newspapers. Rosebud especially loves the
NY Times, but she hasn’t tried the Wall Street Journal. Is Rosebud
trying to tell us something?
Rosebud sleeps vertically between Ann & Don. If they get a divorce,
(unlikely after almost 60 years) Rosebud will be the correspondent.
Rosebud is turning a little gray on her muzzle. Ann has decided that
the next time she gets hair color, she will take Rosebud to the salon.
Perhaps Rose will have a long wait, but as long as there are snacks and
Ann at her side, she will be content.
Column by Lois Stern
Photography by Bob Cohen
ALAN and SUSAN LUDWIG
are pictured with their new German
Shepherd, Julie. She is 4 1/2 months old. She is so sweet, cute,
and very energetic. And sharp puppy teeth!
She is currently attending puppy class and hopefully will graduate
with honors. This is our 4th German Shepherd.
My name is
MONA ABRAMS
and I have been here 30 years and Dorie has
been with me 13 1/2 years. We have grown older and happy together every
year except Dorie has grown smarter every day. We have gotten older and
arthritic but we are still very happy and we love Frenchman’s Creek.
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