"The Gratz"       by D.Maharan and P.Owen, 1996 

Once upon an evening clear
To Midknight Borzoi did appear
A puppy as special as the stars at night,
He seemed so perfect, he shined so bright. 

With more personality than I'd ever seen,
This pup was blessed, a breeder's dream.
An Irish Rogue with a coat of black,
In his own happy way he led the pack. 

His name was Midknight Mmardi Gras,
"The Gratz" to those he knew.
Just ten years shy, my handsome tri,
Eight months and I'm still blue. 

Up North and down South, both East and West,
We won and we lost, but we gave it our best,
'Til a championship in time was his,
But in my heart he always was, he still is. 

My Favorite of Favorites was this fun guy,
"Too soon" I cried, for him to die.
So Farewell Mmardi Gras, sleep tight my old friend,
Until that time when we meet again. 

Then a colorful rainbow will lead me to you,
So while you wait for me, do what angel dogs do,
Go run through clouds, find a bunny to chase,
And hang out with old friends--Max, Dragon, and Ace. 

I'll walk the trails and I'll think of you,
Tell everyone there that I miss them too.
And when the day comes and we meet again,
Then I'll be at peace with my best friends.

(1986-1995)
(Castlegate Midknight Saxon x Silkenswift Andesite Dragon)
4 Generation Pedigree

Breeder/Owner: Donna R. Maharan

 

He was a great companion and friend. I can't begin
to explain the sorrow I felt when he crossed the
"Rainbow Bridge."
Mmardi Gras or "The Gratz", as he was known
to his friends, will stay close to my heart forever.
 

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