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In 2015, MAGSR gave us the privilege of bringing home a beautiful 3-year-old GSD, then named Asia, who we promptly renamed Clara. Clara had been surrendered by a farm family who could not manage her activity level or prey drive. We can confirm: whether squirrel, deer, chipmunk or fox - if it moved, she wanted to chase it (fortunately she showed no interest in chasing people!) We were able to re-direct her energy and enthusiasm to the Jolly ball "court" (our yard) where you could find us chasing the Jolly 12 months of the year, rain or shine. She loved long walks and hikes where she would inhale the scents of the woods and fields. Her toy box constantly needed replenishing as she tore through squeaky toys and balls.
Clara had the responsibility of training our GSD Cooper, one year younger and adopted from VGSR. She patiently educated him, and he adored her to no end. She also herded us - into the kitchen to cook dinner, outside for an evening walk, into the car for a ride. In the pecking order of our family, she was number one.
Her end came suddenly at age 12, when she fell ill overnight. We learned she had a large tumor on her spleen that was bleeding. We did not hesitate, and were able to send her over the rainbow bridge peacefully within two hours of her diagnosis. We miss her terribly.
