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(Message started by: don on May 17^th, 2003, 9:30pm)

Title: Remembering Mildred
Post by don on May 17^th, 2003, 9:30pm

This is for all you guys who addopted, loved and cared for a little old beagle we had around here for awhile.

Today an organization I do fund rasing was presented a check for over $6000.00 from PetCo from a collaboration we did last December . The funds will provide bullet proof vests for every working K-9 in the state of Massachusetts that remained on our waiting list.

We presented PetCo with a large wall mount plaque. I saw it for the first time today. Right smack inthe middle were the words;

"In memory of Mildred"

The little shit nose was also officially registered today as an honary member of the Massachusetts State Police Special K-9 Unit. Another surprise.

I hope she can fix speeding tickets.

http://us.f1.yahoofs.com/users/56ebf994/bc/pm.jpg?bclzvx.AO7h4txAq

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Margi on May 17^th, 2003, 9:44pm

*choke*

awesome, Don :) :'(

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Roxy on May 17^th, 2003, 9:48pm

Don, that one brought tears to my eyes. :'( :'(

That is great,
T

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Mastifflvr28 on May 17^th, 2003, 10:15pm

Here's our little hero:

http://www.maplefallswebdesign.com/millie5.jpg

You guys are right...*choke*
Mast

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Roxy on May 17^th, 2003, 10:21pm

awwww hell Mast.....sheeesh :'( :'( :'(

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by don on May 17^th, 2003, 10:26pm

She definitely belonged with Margi and that roving band of supporters

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Ted on May 17^th, 2003, 10:50pm

Hi Don. I'm sorry your dog is dead. That's gotta suck. At least it's not pissing in my cereal anymore, LOL. Or is this a real fucking point and your jokes are as funny and tasteless as mine? Did you appreciate me reaching out to you or is it easier to just forget those little things?

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Charlie on May 17^th, 2003, 10:53pm

Nice Don. We're all slobs when it comes to dogs here. I've always said that people who don't like dogs are suspect. Good for you and Mildred, by the way.

Charlie

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by paul_b on May 17^th, 2003, 11:23pm

Got a message from Guido at Rainbow Bridge. He and Mildred are doing fine, he never met a hero before but he is learning how to handle it. Special dogs have "style". (I still have not learned how to put his picture on the board but he and Mildred share the same bedding.)

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Callico_Kid on May 17^th, 2003, 11:30pm

Don,

I never knew about Mildred, but as the father of a member of our PD here in Aurora I'm grateful for anyone who supports our officers in any way. Our K-9s here are worth more than some of our officers!'
jc

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by jonny on May 17^th, 2003, 11:58pm

Damn Bro!!!

Hostas are comming up and they need a good pissing on.

I guess i'll have to go piss on the myself, damn things are only as big as they are cause of Millie pissing them

...................................jonny

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Leesa on May 18^th, 2003, 12:13am

Don, you have a way of making me LMAO then cry. Im sorry for your loss. :'( I know my bassett Mizz Barney is enjoying Rainbow Bridge and Im sure she is enjoying meeting a hero as well. Mildred I salute you for all you've done for us. For our law enforecement units I salute you for jobs well done. Thanks to all officers and the K-9 units out there who serve and protect us. Thanks Don and Mildred
Leesa

PS: I miss you Mizz Barney :'(

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Jackie on May 18^th, 2003, 4:54am

Wow!!!! Reading that put a lump in my throat.
Such a huge honor for such a little pooch......well deserved I might add.. :) And....a big "good job" to Mildred's master too...."ya done good".. :-*

Mildred was a fine pooch. Thanks for sharing her with us...she put smiles on lots of clusterhead faces.

Jacks 8)

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by OneEyeBlind on May 18^th, 2003, 5:11am

Ahhhhhhhhh, ain't you the proud papa ! And Mildred lives on !

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by suzy617 on May 18^th, 2003, 6:19am

Great work you guys are doing there Don.
I bet Mildred is running around heavens meadows now with a gold medal around her neck.

suzy

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by SommelierCH on May 18^th, 2003, 6:35am

Well done don, well done.

My mother's middle name was Mildred, come to think about it, she had a wet nose too. Hmmm.

David J.

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Peppermint on May 18^th, 2003, 7:52am

Oh damn... :(
It truly sucks that I cannot see the first image for some reason.... but that that second one is sweet.

Don, only "knew" Mildred for a short while, but your travails with her always brought a smile and chuckle. She was one lucky pup to have you! :-*

It's Mildred's Day :)

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by don on May 18^th, 2003, 9:22am

The handlers refered to her as "The Pizza Recovery Dog"

Quote:

Did you appreciate me reaching out to you or is it easier to just forget those little things?

Sorry Ted, didn't know there was a price tag on it.

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Linda_Howell on May 18^th, 2003, 9:27am

well, they missed one there, didn't they? If she is an honaorary K-9 then she should be referred to as a

dough-nut recovery dog.

LindaH

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by ave on May 18^th, 2003, 9:39am

Yes, I remember her, and others of the never ending host of animal supporters.

So much warmth and companionship in such a small, short existence. It makes one wonder and extra grateful.

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Peppermint on May 18^th, 2003, 10:05am

on 05/18/03 at 09:22:37, don wrote:

The handlers refered to her as "The Pizza Recovery Dog"

I'm sure I missed it but I'll ask now.. Why? ???

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by don on May 18^th, 2003, 10:53am

Well she didn't fit the profile of other working dogs. Not an apprehension dog, drug dog or body recovery, but she loved Pizza. A lot of the handlers would bring a slice if Mildred was going to be at a demo with me.

If you have lost a slice of pizza, send in Mildred. She'd find it.

Sometimes they would work it into the demo for some laughs. Large shepards attacking guys in bite suits, bloodhounds finding a child in crowds, dogs tearing apart cars, and little old Mildew trotting out of a cruiser after a slice of Pizza. It was hilarious.

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by oringkid on May 18^th, 2003, 11:21am

That is a very fine honor for Mildred and you Don. And a wonderful thing that was done in her name.

But I hate living in a world where dogs NEED to wear bullet proof vests.

Dog's shouldn't have to worry about bullets, just whether or not they can get the right look on their faces or act cute enough to get a cookie or a piece of pizza.....

Sherry

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by don on May 18^th, 2003, 12:15pm

They dont know it Sherry. It's all a big game to them. The odor of heroin means play time. The guy in the bite suit is a big toy. Apprehending the suspect means they get a treat. They dont even know they are working.

Most K-9 unit cars have a remote control door opener. The dogs burst out the back of the car when the handler hits the button on his belt.

Now. Picture this;

The car door flies open.....nothing........still nothing
Then a old grey beagle appears nearly falling out of the cars back seat.

Big stretch, looks around, shakes off, ,smells pizza, wags tail, trots over to the slice, eats to applause, wanders off into crowd for more food.

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by CathiP on May 18^th, 2003, 12:45pm

YEAHHHHHH! MILDRED- the Wonder-Beagle!!!
I like it Don! It's a great visual.....and an excellent way to remember your girl, umm, was it....uhhh, don't help me here....... Milktoast?
.....can ya hear the roar of the crowd, Don?

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by Peppermint on May 18^th, 2003, 1:56pm

on 05/18/03 at 10:53:11, don wrote:

Sometimes they would work it into the demo for some laughs. Large shepards attacking guys in bite suits, bloodhounds finding a child in crowds, dogs tearing apart cars, and little old Mildew trotting out of a cruiser after a slice of Pizza. It was hilarious.

:)

Very cool Don.... a doggie after my own heart... aw shucks. :(

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by don on May 18^th, 2003, 8:11pm

Quote:

was it....uhhh, don't help me here....... Milktoast?

milktoast, mildew, milface, milhead, milrat, milwhack, milwanker, mildude

Title: Re: Remembering Mildred
Post by cootie on May 18^th, 2003, 9:41pm

Really cool story bout Mildred Don......she sounds like she was Wonder Dog.......remember that old cartoon Underdog......Dog raiser Pam :)