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Kaci & Malachi Born
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Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010
Subject: Update on Gertrude - Kaci / Malachi litter 2-1-2009
Good afternoon Lucy and Fredericka. Hope all is going well for you
and yours. It's been a while since our last update and Gertrude and
I are doing great.
Gert's growth seems to have plateaued over the summer at about 140
pounds. It's humorous seeing others people's reactions to her size
since, after watching her grow, she doesn't seem big to me.
Gert loves to meet new people and go for rides in the truck. I got
her a pair of Doggles to protect her eyes while riding in the
truck. Judging to the number of photos being taken and the smiles
on peoples faces, she seems to be a bright spot in the days of the
people who see her.
As enjoyable as it is taking Gertrude out and about, the quite (and
sometimes not so quite) times are home equally special. I get a
kick out of watching her work a hidden treat out of a toy or when
something on the TV
grabs her attention and the joy she has noisily crunching a soda
bottle or squeaking a chew toy is infectious.
Since the last update we've had the opportunity to attend a few
events. Back in April we met up some friends from the American
Mastiff Family Forum and participated in the Dogswalk for Cancer
befitting the American Cancer Society. The five AM's in our group
were one their best behavior as we strolled through Charlotte with
the other 600 dogs and 1000 people in attendance. The AM portion of
our team (as shown in the attached pic) included Terri & Jeff with
Maximus (Orion Farms), Barbara & Mike with Jazz and Bueller (both
from Orion Farms), Mercer and Angus (Sycamore Creek), and Gertrude &
I. It was great to meet everyone and their pups.
In March we attended a Charlotte Checkers hockey game and in May we
attended a Kannapolis Intimidators baseball game as part of their
"Bark in the Bark" promotions. We had a lot of fun at both events.
I've included a pic from the baseball game.
In September we went to an outdoor concert at the National
Whitewater Center. Gert really seemed to enjoy watching the rafts
and kayaks out on the whitewater course and got lots of comments
from the riders when we watched from a slow section. She didn't
quite know what to think of the people
flying through the air at the jump tower.
In October we attended our second Barktoberfest (also befitting the
ACS). Gert wasn't phased in the least by all the people and pups in
costumes and soaked up any attention sent her way. Although it was a
lot of work early on exposing her to different things, it's paid off
may times over by having a pup who can confidently be taken anywhere
without fear of incident.
Gert's a joy to be around and makes me smile every day.
Y'all have a great holiday season and a great 2011.
Matt |
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From: Matthew W
Sent: Saturday, February 13, 2010
Subject: Gertrude Update
Good afternoon Lucy. I hope things are going great for you and
everyone at the farm. It's hard to believe that Gertrude is already
a year old. It seems like a few weeks ago that I was at the farm
picking her up.
Gerdy is doing great. So far we've taken two courses of obedience
training and look forward to taking more classes. She loves going
for rides in the truck and has never met a stranger.
I've included pics from the last update through her first birthday.
Quite a few of the pics show her laying or sleeping on the couch.
My girl loves her sleep. I also included a pic of her with her
safety harness/seat
belt on ready to hit the road. There are pics taken in uptown
Charlotte where we frequently walk on the weekends (waterfall, "Big
Dog", and in front of the art museum) as well as a pic with Santa,
her first snow, Christmas with her football, and her first birthday
with her cake.
As I mentioned earlier, things are going great and Gertrude is an
absolute joy to have around the house. As you already know, we
along with several other American Mastiffs and their owners from
around Charlotte have formed a team to take part in the upcoming
Dogswalk Against Cancer benefit for the American Cancer Society. As
much fun as Gert has had with the snow,
I'm ready for spring to arrive along with the softball games and
cruise-ins
that it brings.
Take care,
Matt |
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Sent:
Sunday, June 07, 2009
Subject: Gertrude - born 2009-02-01 to KACI AND MALACHI
Fredericka and Lucy,
Good
evening. I've included pics of Gertrude from the day Dad and I
picked her up through earlier today. We love her.
Matt
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