The Gossip Column: August 12, 2022
The recent passing of BARBARA ALDERMAN only proved what was common knowledge: She was without exception the most admired, respected and beloved judge. Always pleasant, and smiling and cordial. I can say I never heard a negative word about anyone that came from her. In this very judgmental world, that is a rare occurrence. We send our deepest sympathies to her sons and the legion of friends she made over the years as a successful breeder and in her careers as a professional handler and, that rarified accomplishment, all-breed judge. ...
The AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB was awarded the LEASHES OF LEADERSHIP AWARD from the NATIONAL SERVICE DOG PROVIDERS FOR MILITARY VETERANS, a non-profit provider of service dogs for veterans suffering from post-traumatic stress. Included in that recognition was not-so-often-mentioned but invaluable kennel-club asset SHEILA GOFFE, the AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB’S vice president of government relations. ...
Those rodeo queens from another life — VALERIE NUNES ATKINSON and her sidekick MARY DUKES — and their posse are observing the wonders of the wild animals of Africa. But these ladies are a tough bunch; they are doing it on horseback. I’ve been on safari in Africa going on 14 times, and I have saddle sores just thinking about them. ...
Congratulations to ADAM & DEVON KIPP LEVY on their short move to a new home. ...
And baby will make three: Best wishes to MADDY & ADAM PETERSEN on the upcoming birth of their first child. ...
BARBARA BRUNS and WOLFGANG STAMP have purchased a farm in New Jersey where they plan on moving some of their dogs, horses and alpacas, splitting time between their home in Germany and the United States. ...
With one WORLD DOG SHOW held in Madrid behind us and another upcoming in Sao Paulo, Brazil, in December, this article seems timely: With the prohibitive cost and limited availability of commercial air travel for dogs, some owners have contacted one another on the internet and have resorted to chartering jet service. Depending on the destination and the amount of people who sign up for the trip, there are cost savings, and you get to travel with your dog in the cabin. KATY PROCHASKA started a Facebook page to look for fellow travelers as she planned her move from California to Portugal. She and her son and six pets flew with a total of 10 people and 10 dogs in a 14-seater from New York to Lisbon. A commercial company, STARWOOD, helps relocate pets around the world, from the United States to destinations that include Europe, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa.