FC Life November 2017

Column by Lois Stern

Photography by Bob Cohen

Dogs have been guarding us, working with us, and snuggling with us for thousands of years and Rosebud is no exception. Rosebud is an eleven-and-a-half-year-old Labrador service dog. She can be spotted wearing her service vest while proudly wearing her corsage, a badge of excellence. She has visited hospitals and rehab centers with Ann & Don on many occasions. When a child is upset, Rosebud brings cheer. She is also comforting to the older, sick adults. Rosebud likes other dogs, but her true love is Thorman Halpert. She loves all children, especially Harriet Gross’ great-granddaughter. Rosebud collects the newspapers every morning and for that she gets her breakfast. Food is obviously a big motivator for her. One morning Rosebud could not wait for the newspaper to arrive. In hopes of getting an early breakfast, Rosebud escaped to the Pulver’s house (neighbors) and stole their newspapers. Rosebud especially loves the NY Times, but she hasn’t tried the Wall Street Journal. Is Rosebud trying to tell us something? Rosebud sleeps vertically between Ann & Don. If they get a divorce, (unlikely after almost 60 years) Rosebud will be the correspondent. Rosebud is turning a little gray on her muzzle. Ann has decided that the next time she gets hair color, she will take Rosebud to the salon. Perhaps Rose will have a long wait, but as long as there are snacks and Ann at her side, she will be content.

HON. ANN BROWN WITH ROSEBUD

ALAN and SUSAN LUDWIG are pictured with their new German Shepherd, Julie. She is 4 1/2 months old. She is so sweet, cute, and very energetic. And sharp puppy teeth! She is currently attending puppy class and hopefully will graduate with honors. This is our 4th German Shepherd.

My name is MONA ABRAMS and I have been here 30 years and Dorie has been with me 13 1/2 years. We have grown older and happy together every year except Dorie has grown smarter every day. We have gotten older and arthritic but we are still very happy and we love Frenchman’s Creek.

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