Farewell Spencer

Today I have sad news to share. This past weekend my friend said goodbye to her little man, confidant and sidekick for 15 years, Spencer.

I first met Spencer and his bro Chubby, in the summer of 2007 for a Dogs in Canada shoot featuring the Ontario Dock Dogs, where we enjoyed a soaking-wet afternoon at the Welland Canal.

Even though he was a senior at the time, Spencer kept up with the rest of them…with a little help from his life vest.

You can just see the joy on his face every time he swam to retrieve his beloved Wubba.

He was definitely given one amazing life by you, Erin. He will be truly missed and fondly remembered by everyone who met him.

So long, little pal. Swim free. XOXO

Spencer sure loved his Wubba!

Massive determination for such a wee guy.

Spencer always got excited when it was Chubby’s turn at the dock.

Sometimes we waited patiently for him to come back… and sometimes they swam back together.

We met again over the years (this photo was taken at Summer Woofstock 2010).

I last saw the little man at Winter Woofstock where he was wearing his “Spencer” jersey. He was sweet enough to shared his cheese treats with me.