Andy Smelter and Family said: August 17, 2011 10:08 pm PST
Toby joined our family in October, 2010. He is a wonderful Lab. He has the sweetest temperment and is an all around beautiful Lab. It took him no time to be a part of our family. He hunted alongside our beloved Black Lab, Calvin, this past duck/goose season. We were very happy that he was able to work with Calvin for at least this last season. We are heartbroken that this past May (2011), just a few months ago, we lost our precious 10 1/2 year old Calvin to cancer. No one will ever fill Cal's "paws"--we always say that he is the standard by which all Labs are measured. Anyone who has ever been privileged to know and allow themselves to love and be loved by a dog knows the pain that comes with a loss. So, for us, Toby is a God send. He, too, is showing himself to be a very special guy. He shows respect and love for our other canine treasure, Chance, a Lab rescue with special needs who came into our family 6 years ago. As you can tell, we love Toby and feel like he's been with us forever. Thanks so much.