After 8 great years, 1 Jumping Cholla attack, countless snow-shoeing excursions, the treeing of an innocent Korean woman, 3 doz. stolen tortilla wraps, and enough hair shedding to violate the law of conservation of mass, Roland has moved on to that great Carpet in the Sky.
We rescued Roland from the animal shelter in Woodinville, Wa in September of 2004. Jordanna picked him out of all the dogs who met her stringent criteria of being at least 100lbs, less energetic than she, and having the temperament of a buddhist monk.
Through 3 states he has been a fixture in our family. He greeted the addition of two children to our family with calm drool and occasional kisses no matter how rigorous the “affection”.
He loved the snow, licking empty peanut butter jars, and laying down in the most trafficked part of a house.
Roland was a great dog and we will miss him dearly.
