24 March 2008 - 18:57Dagget 1995-2008
Dagget in San Marcos, CA 2000
Today we said goodbye to our dearest friend, Dagget. Born on a farm near Swanton, VT, Dagget was 1/2 purebred Golden Retriever, 1/4 Lab and 1/4 German Shepherd. My first dog, he was given to me as a well-intentioned gift when he was only 8 weeks old and named after the robot dogs of Battlestar Galactica. As of lately he had lost nearly 20 pounds and had been suffering from apparent kidney failure.
Dagget at about 10 weeks old.
Dagget and George in 1999, Oakledge Park, VT
Dagget was a consumate outdoor dog. In his younger years he always went mountain biking with us, no matter the trail or distance. As he got older and started to slow down, he stuck to trail running and hiking and jaunts to the park or the creamie stand.
Dagget at Del Mar Dog beach 2001
Dagget 2007.We’ll miss you roo-dog.
mandy, george, and keiran
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24 Mar 2008 - 20:23
RIP Dagget, if you see a Dalmatian named Thurber in doggy heaven give him a lick and a butt sniff for me.
Have fun up there!
24 Mar 2008 - 20:53
I remember watching Dagget while George and Mandy were away at various times. He was a cool dog with a ton of personality.
You will be missed my friend. Say hi to Tiler for me.
Peace,
Sherpa
24 Mar 2008 - 22:06
Oh no, Dagget! Best Dog Ever! We’ll miss you Dagget!
Guess Buddy gets the best dog throne now: http://www.tikimojo.com/photos/2007/woof.jpg
24 Mar 2008 - 23:55
Dagget was truly a rare breed and he loved you as much as you loved him. May he always be close in your hearts. He will be missed for certain.
Dagget, please give my love to Tawny when you see him. I hope you will be good friends up there. Live free!!
Love, Aunt Jenny
25 Mar 2008 - 0:02
I’m so sorry for you all. Daggett will be waiting at the Rainbow Bridge along with Boomer and Guinness for us to show up. He was such a loyal dog… He is already missed.:-(
25 Mar 2008 - 1:03
I’m so sorry… RIP Dagget. I know you are running and playing and feeling 100% frisky at the Rainbow Bridge.
25 Mar 2008 - 1:28
Sorry to hear of your loss.
25 Mar 2008 - 6:36
Its a day that I will dread with my fury children as well, sorry to hear of the loss.
25 Mar 2008 - 9:24
It’s a very hard thing to lose such a long standing and devoted family member. Dagget was the most amazing, smart, well balanced, sociable, loyal, and patient dog – the best ‘grand-dog’ you could ever wish to have. His eyes were always smiling and he had a wonderful can do attitude. Those of us in England that knew him will miss him too.
Dagget – you did a great job of looking after your family! I expect that Lars will even miss getting his face washed by you.
Happy Dagget memories and lots of love to his family,
Grandma Lynn, Poppa Duncan, & Uncle Jonny
25 Mar 2008 - 11:55
Rest in Peace Dagget! You were always my favorite dog among lots of Burton dogs (and I am not a dog person). So cute and well behaved.
Take care Mandy and George – we are so sorry for your loss.
Laura
25 Mar 2008 - 17:30
Nothing will replace the relationship lost with Daggett. As you look back on these past 13 years, he will be right there with you – single and finding your place in the world, married and as a mom. He’s a fiber of your life. And he’ll continue to make you smile. Karen Fahey
26 Mar 2008 - 15:05
hi g & m,
i told chicken about dagget and she was so sad to hear of her old friend’s passing.
thinking of you and can only imagine how hard it must be…he had a good life with you and i’m sure he misses you, too.
xoxo
tab
30 Mar 2008 - 16:40
RIP, Dagget. So sorry for your loss, Mandy and fam.