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I first met Jean and her husband, Mike, shortly after they moved into our neighborhood (around 2000). I noticed that a fence was being installed as they were moving in. I thought, "yea, they must have either kids or dogs." I was ecstatic when I saw that they had two of the most beautiful giant schnauzers I had ever seen. Very soon after, Curly, the giant male was diagnosed with cancer. Although Mike and Jean did everything within their power and traveled back and forth to the veterinary hospital in Tennessee, Curly died not terribly long after. Because Celine, the female, was so lonely after Curly's death, Jean and Mike decided to adopt a mini. Many people know that Jean Schultz and I worked for several years trying to shut down a backyard breeder in our local area. We agreed to take their retired breeders and find wonderful homes for them. I had been promised a beautiful little black male and already knew that I would place him with the Lawlors. When it came time to pick him up, however, they made a switch and instead, released a precious salt and pepper male. This dog was pretty special to me because it turned out that he is the father of my Kayleigh. Jean Lawlor took one look at him and fell in love. They adopted him and named him "Pepper." He very quickly became a real "momma's boy," and anytime Jean sat down, Pepper was in her lap. Within a short period of time, there were a number of schnauzers needing rescue, so Jean Schultz and I really had our hands full. Although Jean had a number of health problems, she never turned us down when we were in need of a foster home. She and Mike cared for a number of our rescues just as if they were their own. About a year later, the backyard breeder decided to release the little black male who had been promised earlier. At that time, Celine, had also just been diagnosed with cancer and they decided to go ahead and adopt the little black fellow, who soon earned the name "Inky." Inky turned out to be a "daddy's boy," which was good since Jean's lap was already occupied by Pepper. I am happy to report that Celine is still here. I see her almost every day as I pass by their home. Jean's death came way too soon, but I can tell you that I feel richer for having known her. She will always have a place in my heart and also in the hearts of all those that she took in and worked with until they could go on to their forever homes. Somehow I know that Jean looks down from heaven upon those precious ones and watches over them. -Debbie West, In Memory of Alva Jean Lawlor |
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In memory of our beloved schnauzer, Augusta, who died on February 28. She was 11 years old. |
