Tuckmans Red and Whites
Canine Obedience Training for Home & Competition
Canine Obedience Training for Home & Competition
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Memorials
photograph by Susan Hefler
First day home - emaciated
Typical Tucker pose
Melissa & Tuck at the
2010 IRWS Nationals
Photo on Times Square New York
Tucker & his girlfriend Maggie
3 IRWS at St. Charles
St Pat's parade
FV Christmas December 2010
Tuck & Holly waiting for their commercial at WCIU - Chicago
Tuckmans Forrest Gump CD RE ThD CGC
"Tucker"
Tucker crossed over the Rainbow Bridge May 31, 2011from splenic hemangiosarcoma, two months after being diagnosed via a spleen removal. We were initially given a 3 to 4 month window once he was diagnosed but were very hopeful we would have him a bit longer. Placed on a "cancer diet" we were going to keep him "healthy, happy and heavy". He gained over 10 pounds in 2 months.
The photo shown on the right is the last photo taken of him on 5-31-2011 while en-route for a check-up with his vet, Doc Jenny. He was so happy on that ride. I allowed him to put his head out the window to feel the breeze. The day before he was in very bad shape but as the cancer goes, he would be having good days and bad days.
He actually received an "okay" to go home until his blood cell count was checked.
Tucker had a number of people who thought so much of him. Melissa was with him when he passed. She took him into the ring at his last showing for the Irish Red and White Setter Nationals. Along with Robin, she used him as their trainer dogs when learning how to be dog trainers for Petco. He was a training dog for Amber in DeKalb, Donna in Oswego too. In all, he served as a trainer dog for 8 Petco Dog Trainers. He was loved by the girls at the Geneva Petco, Besides Melissa and Robin, he was always welcomed (and given cookies) by Jan, Jackie, Kim, Kara, Stacy, Joselyn and Sharaya. And he loved his groom-time with Ryan.
He had his
"Tucker's angels" who help Sandy with his care. Jan (his BEST
FRIEND), Nancy, The Carpenter Family kids, Sharon, Shirl and Geeyah. He was
definitely loved and is still missed!
Upon his death, Patricia Ua Siaghail of Aisling Cudo Irish Red and White Setters in Canada sent the following poem. Pat was instrumental in identifying Tucker's breed for the American Kennel Club.
"Tucker"
Tucker crossed over the Rainbow Bridge May 31, 2011from splenic hemangiosarcoma, two months after being diagnosed via a spleen removal. We were initially given a 3 to 4 month window once he was diagnosed but were very hopeful we would have him a bit longer. Placed on a "cancer diet" we were going to keep him "healthy, happy and heavy". He gained over 10 pounds in 2 months.
The photo shown on the right is the last photo taken of him on 5-31-2011 while en-route for a check-up with his vet, Doc Jenny. He was so happy on that ride. I allowed him to put his head out the window to feel the breeze. The day before he was in very bad shape but as the cancer goes, he would be having good days and bad days.
He actually received an "okay" to go home until his blood cell count was checked.
Tucker had a number of people who thought so much of him. Melissa was with him when he passed. She took him into the ring at his last showing for the Irish Red and White Setter Nationals. Along with Robin, she used him as their trainer dogs when learning how to be dog trainers for Petco. He was a training dog for Amber in DeKalb, Donna in Oswego too. In all, he served as a trainer dog for 8 Petco Dog Trainers. He was loved by the girls at the Geneva Petco, Besides Melissa and Robin, he was always welcomed (and given cookies) by Jan, Jackie, Kim, Kara, Stacy, Joselyn and Sharaya. And he loved his groom-time with Ryan.
He had his
"Tucker's angels" who help Sandy with his care. Jan (his BEST
FRIEND), Nancy, The Carpenter Family kids, Sharon, Shirl and Geeyah. He was
definitely loved and is still missed!Upon his death, Patricia Ua Siaghail of Aisling Cudo Irish Red and White Setters in Canada sent the following poem. Pat was instrumental in identifying Tucker's breed for the American Kennel Club.
A TENDER HETERODOXY
I dreamed one night I came
Somehow to Heaven, and there
Transfigured shapes like flame
Moved effortless in air.
All silent were the Blest,
Calmly their haloes shone,
When through them all there pressed
One spirit whirling on.
He like a comet seemed,
But wild and glad and free,
And all through Heaven, I dreamed,
Rushed madly up to me
Back from his haloed head
A flaming tail streamed far,
This way and that it sped
And waved from star to star.
And, as I saw it shot
ike Searchlights through the sky,
I knew my dog had got
To Heaven as well as I.
Sandy and Tuck - April 2011
Photo by Francine Andresen
Somehow to Heaven, and there
Transfigured shapes like flame
Moved effortless in air.
All silent were the Blest,
Calmly their haloes shone,
When through them all there pressed
One spirit whirling on.
He like a comet seemed,
But wild and glad and free,
And all through Heaven, I dreamed,
Rushed madly up to me
Back from his haloed head
A flaming tail streamed far,
This way and that it sped
And waved from star to star.
And, as I saw it shot
ike Searchlights through the sky,
I knew my dog had got
To Heaven as well as I.
Sandy and Tuck - April 2011
Photo by Francine Andresen
