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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Whitney slipped over to the bridge this morning
around 9. She was surrounded with her friends and family. </FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>I wanted to thank each of you who sent notes and
who kept her in your prayers. Whitney donated time helping in
rescue with Suncoast Basset Rescue and also with Senior Houndsabound. More
than that though, she was my friend, and I will miss her very much.
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Some part of me feels a little better knowing she
is with all our babies at the bridge. And I know they are making her at
home, and lining up for belly rubs from her. I counted 31 of my hounds who
are already ATB that she knew not to mention a few of her own that were waiting
for her. I am sure she has crossed with as many unwanted hounds who had no
one to wait for, she had a lot of love for the 4 leggers.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bill and Whitney were not part of the Daily Drool,
but</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>If you would like, I know Bill would feel
cared about, to send a card to him, Sully and Boutros.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Their address is:</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Bill Ruel</FONT></DIV>
<DIV>14436 Peppermill Trail<BR>Clermont, FL 34711</DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>Whitney fought her cancer for a little over three
years. She was 43 yrs old.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>sad aroos today.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT size=2 face=Arial>wen and the Bounders</FONT></DIV></BODY></HTML>