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My favorite photo of Checkmate with "our girl" and Buddy.

dog.gifApril 3rd, 2002:

How CockerCondo has changed:
Introducing ... TOBY!!!!
pulled from the local shelter at the beautiful age of 11 years young!

Toby on his first day "home" --
this boy needed a haircut!!

The "men" of the Condo: buff Toby and black Bubba on the chair, red/buff Mickey on the floor


dog.gifDecember 22nd, 2001:

We mourn the passing of the "King of the Condo"
King Budweiser Movin'On
to the Rainbow Bridge

beloved pet and family member for fourteen years
You will remain forever in our hearts


dog.gifAugust 2001:

It's official! CockerCondo is now THREE!

Introducing: Bubba!!!!

10+ years old, Bubba was our foster for 4 months until he adopted "our kid"...
Bubba's here to stay!


dog.gifJune 2001:

"I love - I love - I love - my calendar boy"
This pose was selected for the 2002 OBG calender contest
Mickey is a pin-up!


dog.gifCuddle Time: September 1999

with Buddy with Mickey


dog.gifOn the radio WMZQ-FM 98.7: October 1999

Our pal Ed Rodriguez at WMZQ-FM 98.7, Washington's Country Station has been allowing Mom to call in bi-weekly and record an advertisement for Oldies But Goodies Cocker Rescue's adoption shows. So the Board of Oldies But Goodies presented Ed with a sweatshirt to express their gratitude. A good portion of the Alexander family (including Mickey) was there for the live broadcast.

Mickey did very well in his first stint as "Cocker Ambassador". He now travels to schools and scout troops to do public appearances on behalf of other rescue and shelter dogs.


dog.gifMore family photos:

April 2001

"Our girl" plays soccer.
Here she is suited up and "ready to rumble". Go Rockets!

Buddy photo

November 1998

Buddy: "King of the Couch"
He lives in "Mom's" chair when the family's gone
(don't tell her)

group photo

November 1998

The family all got together to learn 2nd grade spelling words one evening.
"Dad's" coaching ...
It says "special" on the chalkboard, how appropriate!

Buddy's in the foreground, Checkmate is right up in the middle of the learning process.


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