Luna was a loyal, loving and unique dog. She was a beauty, but was also
practical, patient and talented. She would let the kids at Camano Island
bury her in the sand and would stay still for shell, rock and stick
decorations on top of the mound of sand. She was known to break up dogfights
(Who was that masked dog?), as she was a peacemaker - she even protested at
family tickle fights, if they looked too intense to her. She was a
food-lover to the end, licking her lips as a signal that it was time for a
treat. She loved car rides, and would jump into any open car door (even
those of people she did not know, though she never did get lost.) She was a
great sentry, barking at loud noises to protect us (sometimes even our own
sneezes ). She made it to 16 years and 10 months, willing to give us kisses
from beginning to end. She even got a car for her 16th birthday (OK, a toy
car). We hope she gets all the treats she wants and lots of love from
Grandma, Grandpa and Chris, as well as a playmate in Sally, her predecessor,
who we are sure won't bite other female dogs in heaven. She was a true
friend and a special and beloved family member. We would have loved to have
her longer, and we will miss her very, very much.
