Maggy was a pure bred female German Shepherd. About 125 lbs of pure love. She had to her credit training as a search and Rescue dog for the New Jersey State Police and was a wonderfully trained and very affectionate animal I'm told with certificates for finding lost children in the forest.

She was the best dog I've owned and I've had a long line of great ones.

Maggy seemed to watch out for everyone- she would breakup fights between children in front of our house. She always sensed when people had problems and was there with a lick or knowing glance. She wouldn't dream of lying down for the night without first coming to my bed and licking my hand.

She had a good life with me - Cross Country skiing, country hikes, Dog treats from all the neighbors whose hearts she had won, almost daily trips with me to the large water falls behind the house, and long pensive sits in the back woods just watching nature, and lots of hugs.

She won the hearts of all who met her. A beautiful dog- proud and stately. Made you proud to walk beside her.

A friend sent me the following - it seems to say so much about "Mag"

"Some Dogs come into our lives and quietly go.... others stay awhile. Leaving Paw prints on our hearts and we are never the same."

When she became so lame that moving was near impossible I had to tearfully take her to the vets to be put down.

I promised her she could go to Florida with me as I was moving there shortly after having to put her down. -in a way she is here.......... as I have taken her ashes and spread them in the woods and near the waterfall in Upstate N.Y. (our old home) where we so often spent time together - saving enough of her ashes to sprinkle on the Florida beach I now live near and often walk. Seldom does a day go by that I don't imagine her by my side strolling my favorite beach. So if you are ever in Cocoa Beach and see some old fool stolling along and seemingly talking to a friend who does not seem to be there........ do not fear.... he is harmless. It's probably just me "taking Maggy for a walk".

Maggy - you will never be forgotten, as you will live on in my mind and walk the beach with me hopefully for years to come, and by the way.......thanks for leaving your paw prints on my heart. It has truly been a pleasure.......you have been my best friend... ever and shall not be forgotten.