
RATCH Kelview’s Black Ice V. Mueller, CD, OA,OAJ, NTK, TDI RATCHX
(AKA Lily)
December 2, 2009 –June 29, 2018
My sweet Lily who was named after the first Macy patrol Doberman; who was brought to New York City to roam the store at night. She caught many burglars and just like the original Lily you loved to hunt and catch critters. I am not sure that wasn’t a behavior taught to you by your beloved predecessor, Satin. Nonetheless, you were good at it. I love you dearly and you taught me many things in the Canine World. You would do everything I asked because you loved me unconditionally whether it was obedience, rally, ratting or agility but if I only would have let you do scent work first! You loved it so much. You told me over and over but I never saw it until the last three years. What a great box smasher you were in class and practice.
I will miss you on the paddleboard and walks on the beach at sunrise with the ghost crabs. You terrorized them during the morning and evening walks on the beach. Can’t forget the Cat alerts on those walks, or anything that moves.
Most of all, every time we celebrated a Q , a victory or a special moment the face licking would begin and was always a treat for you and me.
You were good at escaping from your crate at dog shows, especially at the Doberman Nationals. When I heard “Loose Dobie” I knew it was you. Letting Satin, Stella and Diamond (Sally’s Dobermans) out of their crates in the hotel room at the nationals and especially letting Satin eat Sally’s loaves of bread was one of you favorite tricks. And you could spot a Westie a mile away and think it was Deb Jackson with Reo, always happy to see them. I am very thankful for Chris Bevillard’s Hudson who spent time with you and how you taught him how to track and eliminate GHs. Oh how you, Lily, loved hanging out with Chris and her doggies. Especially how you could beg from Chris and come up with some good snacks.
Lily came to us from Roxanne and Wayne Miller, they thought she was too wild and worried about placing her. She was just right for us.
Run free Miss Lily, I’m sure you know we will always love you.
Lily is survived by David and Shirley, sister ZeZe and special friends Hudson who is owned by Chris Bevillard and secret admirer Trouble.
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