DILLON

Sir Dillon

11/23/02 - 9/2/09

The ache in my heart is as large as he was...my tears flow freely at the memories of my "son." He will be greatly missed. Dillon was my big friend, gentle giant, snuggle bud, walking mate, protector and guard.

Our sweet Dillon had struggled with auto immune disease for the last several years and had, recently, had a flare up that he just couldn't recover from. After days of struggle he gave one last very large sigh as if to say, pain-free time is here....see you at the Rainbow Bridge. With a flood of tears we said goodbye to our beloved Dillon.

He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog.
You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours,
Faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. You owe it
To him to be worthy of such devotion.
- Anonymous

Remembering Dillon

"Sir Dillon Pierce" came into our lives in February of 2004. Renee has always wanted a Giant Schnauzer and when they met it was true love! They are inseparable and Dillon does not like to "wait" when Renee leaves without him. She tries to take him everywhere when possible. He stays in the office and watches for the FedEx and UPS delivery men: "Oh boy...Company!" He loves toys--his are the really big ones! He seldom comes over without a toy in his mouth and invitation to play, he is a great "catcher." But he's not all play--he also loves to settle down for a nap with a huge sigh! Oh, what a life!

Originally from Tennessee, Dillon was 1.5 years old when adopted. He had been returned from a previous family for unclear reasons but is so gentle and loving, it is hard to know what happened during the first part of his young life.

He assumed the role of guard dog immediately after doing the "perimeter walk" and is very protective of us, all the girls, Nicki, and especially the Schnoodle puppies. Given his size, his gentleness with baby puppies is truly amazing. He lies down and lets the pups crawl all over him!

Dillon is a big boy; he is always the topic of conversation wherever we go, especially, PetsMart! He is the best looking, most handsome Giant Schnauzer we and most people have ever seen! He has a great coat and just shines in the North Carolina sun! Our "Sir Dillon" is a very large baby and is a part of our lives and hearts!