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Tosca
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Longrun's Stay Awhile At Windrose
Kentfield Mi Pizzon, WRCh, ORC x Int Ch Longrun's Amazing Grace, CRX-2, OTRM
Owned by Stephanie Nelson and Susan Kirkham
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Tosca, whose baby name was Cowgirl, stayed with us until she was five and a half months old because the family that wanted
her had experienced a major complication in the form of a job transfer. By the time we all had to admit they wouldn't
be able to take her, Bill and I were thoroughly attached to this adorable girl, so we knew we could only let her go to someone
very special. Into our lives and hearts walked Susan Kirkham, and through her, Steve and Stephanie Nelson. As an old friend
of Annie Whitney's, Susan had met Tosca's sister, Meadow. When I made it known that Tosca was available, Susan contacted
me immediately, and we were soon making plans for Tosca to travel north to MN with Annie following race meets she attended
near our home.
| Meadow & Tosca watching the big dogs race |
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| at 5 1/2 months |
| L to R: Tosca, Meadow, and Mario |
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| with Annie Whitney (Meadow's Mom) and me |
| Tosca with Roxy & Wonder |
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| at Susan's winter home in AZ |
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After joining Susan in northern Minnesota, Tosca became a "snowbird", traveling south with her new Mom to a winter home
in Arizona for fun in the sun. Then, in January of 2009, Steve and Stephanie Nelson joined the family, taking a vacation drive
to spend some time with Susan in Arizona, after which Tosca returned with them to Minnesota. Now, our seasoned traveler is
living the life of a princess with all of her humans firmly wrapped around her dainty paws. A happy ending - or rather, a
happy new beginning!
| Meadow showing Tosca the rules of Frisbee |
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| 5 1/2 months old |
| Tosca snuggling with Susan Kirkham in MN |
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| just shy of six months old |
| Steve & Stephanie Nelson visit Tosca in AZ |
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| in Jan., 2009; Tosca is 8 1/2 months old. |
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As you can see, Tosca is very happy with Susan, Steve, and Stephanie. She's a delightful, affectionate little girl!
| Tosca loves her new Dad! |
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| Pretty Tosca at 12 months |
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| early May 2009 |
| Tosca cools off in the lake after sunbathing |
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| and enjoys a game of "fetch". |
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In addition to being a beloved pet, Tosca will be competing in several venues, and will make her show ring debut soon.
| Tosca loves her new other Mom, too! |
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| Tosca sunning herself on a boat deck |
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| during a weekend vacation with the Nelsons |
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