the big little one

We just wanted to thank BROOD for bringing Stanley to our lives! From the first time we saw Stanley, with his foster family at Great Falls Park in 2000, he was a part of our hearts. He skipped (that is how he walked) up to us with his tail wagging like he was the Mac Daddy of all Bassets. It was almost as if he was meant to be with us.

Over the next six years, our family was complete. Hardly ever was there an event that did not include Stanley. He became our funny, sweet, adorable and protective "little one" that just wanted to be loved. When our daughter, Maya, entered our lives, Stanley became the diaper police. Over the next two and a half years, Maya and Stan became our "two little ones".

Throughout the many roadtrips, walks through Old Town, hikes through the mountains and many couch sessions, he remained the loyal and loving "little one" that was just happy to be with us.

Heartbreakingly, this November we lost Stanley to cancer. Despite numerous operations and the subsequent recoveries, he never lost his lovableness. He was truly the perfect dog. We will miss him forever.

We want to thank BROOD for bringing Stanley into our lives! Our lives were better with him and will be better because of him.

Stanley's loving family

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