Capes 2000-2016
23/10/16 12:23
Our beloved dog Capes died on February 6, 2016. She was 15 years old, which is remarkable for a Chocolate Lab. But most importantly, she was my best friend.
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She was born in 2000 came into my life in January of 2001 when she was 6 weeks and 6 days old.
![N_cage1](files/n_cage1.jpg)
![jen_capelin](files/jen_capelin.jpg)
![N_puppy](files/n_puppy.jpg)
Capes was quintessentially a water dog and loved to swim more than anything.
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She loved her family and was loved by Max and Izzy especially.
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![DSC_0316](files/dsc_0316.jpg)
She was a reluctant thespian.
![110-1009_IMG](files/110-1009_img.jpg)
And she loved Christmas more than anything.
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She loved to hike (but really did not love running).
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Lynne was her #2 (and chief hiker).
![DSC_0067](files/dsc_0067.jpg)
It was hard on her when Peka came into her life in 2012.
![DSC_0460](files/dsc_0460.jpg)
And the saddest part of her life was her last year when Hector barged in.
![DSC_0240](files/dsc_0240.jpg)
The last year was so difficult as her health failed and that young buck dominated the household (and our attention). I feel so sad about that.
But Capes still found ways to snuggle up.
![DSC_0317](files/dsc_0317-2.jpg)
Izzy and Max were both with her last summer - for the last time.
![DSC_1005](files/dsc_1005.jpg)
I love that dog so much.
![DSC_0062](files/dsc_0062.jpg)
Capes: loved.
![DSC_0245](files/dsc_0245.jpg)
![_DSC1409](files/_dsc1409.jpg)
She was born in 2000 came into my life in January of 2001 when she was 6 weeks and 6 days old.
![N_cage1](files/n_cage1.jpg)
![jen_capelin](files/jen_capelin.jpg)
![N_puppy](files/n_puppy.jpg)
Capes was quintessentially a water dog and loved to swim more than anything.
![_DSC0051](files/_dsc0051.jpg)
She loved her family and was loved by Max and Izzy especially.
![_DSC2043](files/_dsc2043.jpg)
![DSC_0316](files/dsc_0316.jpg)
She was a reluctant thespian.
![110-1009_IMG](files/110-1009_img.jpg)
And she loved Christmas more than anything.
![_DSC0030](files/_dsc0030.jpg)
![_DSC0050](files/_dsc0050.jpg)
She loved to hike (but really did not love running).
![_DSC0035](files/_dsc0035.jpg)
Lynne was her #2 (and chief hiker).
![DSC_0067](files/dsc_0067.jpg)
It was hard on her when Peka came into her life in 2012.
![DSC_0460](files/dsc_0460.jpg)
And the saddest part of her life was her last year when Hector barged in.
![DSC_0240](files/dsc_0240.jpg)
The last year was so difficult as her health failed and that young buck dominated the household (and our attention). I feel so sad about that.
But Capes still found ways to snuggle up.
![DSC_0317](files/dsc_0317-2.jpg)
Izzy and Max were both with her last summer - for the last time.
![DSC_1005](files/dsc_1005.jpg)
I love that dog so much.
![DSC_0062](files/dsc_0062.jpg)
Capes: loved.
![DSC_0245](files/dsc_0245.jpg)