IKE's bed was always on the floor next to me. However, when we traveled, the rules were broken and he was always welcome to crawl up and cuddle - - especially with Jeff.

IKE's seventh birthday featured a cake displaying his picture and all the important B words in his life: ball, bone and bunny. Friends came to help us celebrate and we wanted to thank them all for the help and support through difficult times with IKE, his genetic inflammatory bowel disease and his training.

IKE's pet sitter and dear friend, Mel Gillis, died unexpectedly in November of 2000. IKE and Denim were honor guards at the funeral of this wonderful man who loved, owned and respected German Shepherd Dogs.