Pearle is in Doggy Heaven.

Pearle

Age 10, August 01, 1999 - May 28, 2010

Pearle lived a life full of love -we loved her and she love us. Pearlie will be greatly missed.

Nickname: Pearlie, Pearly-Werely, Baby Girl

Pearle lived a life full of love -we loved her and, boy, she loved us. You always felt so welcome when you came home, it didn't matter if you had been away for a few minutes or a few months. Grandma Wilma called her "the best personal greeter ."

In 1999 her daddy, Ken, drove all the way to Georgia to bring her home to me and the boys. She is the daughter of the handsome Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Jet. Puppy Pearle laid her head on Ken's leg the whole way home. To this day when riding in the car she doesn't want her head out the window like most dogs, but will lay with her head as close to the driver as possible. That evening in August we had our first family dog -- the cutest black-brindle bundle of fur and fun. Our dog grew up happy and matured with our family.

During her life Pearle camped, canoed, hiked, and played with her doggie cousins and family. Her special fun was stalking and chasing squirrels in our back yard. The day she actually caught one was her happiest (grossed us out, but after all she is a terrier). We always thought that catching that squirrel filled her doggie dreams.

Our boys, Robbie and Kenny, and dad-Ken were her favorite playmates. She was mom's walking buddy and only girl-companion at home. Pearle spent many hours in Kenny's room curled up next to him. And most recently, Robbie and Pearle had their sleepovers; she loved floating on that waterbed. When Rob left for college, there were weeks when she would burst through his door and look for him (or maybe sleep on his bed). When we couldn't take her with us, she would stay with her Aunt Sonja and Uncle Wayne out on "the farm." Pearle always played so nice with her doggie cousins and best friend, Maggie. Pearle had so many great adventures during her full life.

Pearle did such a great job protecting us and our home. Eventhough we thought she wouldn't hurt a fly, she made a great presentation of teeth and grrrr -- without even a bark non-friends backed up. We always felt safe with her around.

What an exciting life our sweet baby Pearle enjoyed.

In December of 2007 she was diagnosed with mast cell carcinoma, we didn't expect her to live six more months. Two and a half years later she was still with us, and we will always think of her as our miracle dog. We knew things had changed for Pearle when she didn't get up to "love" us when we came home or want to bask in the morning sun. She has given it a good fight , but now it is time that we must say goodbye to our beloved family member and dear friend.

Pearle, we will think of you always -- may you always be chasing squirrels and remembering our love for you. You are now in that place in the sun forever.

Love, Your Mommy (Debbie), Daddy (Ken), and Brothers (Robbie and Kenny)