GertieBeth

Name: Gertrude Elizabeth Frostworks Frisby “GertieBeth”
Breed: Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Age: 1996-2007
Favorites: Car rides, digging in the dirt, going for walks, sleeping under blankets and beds, hot dogs.

Gertie was a “fluffy” (a cosmetic coat flaw in the breed featuring longer, thicker coats and exaggerated feathering on the ears and backs of legs) and a cute one at that. She looked like a little bear cub and did not shed. We got her from the Frostworks kennel in Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Her bloodline included the famed Wisconsin Rapids kennel Busy B’s. We had 11 wonderful years with her until she was diagnosed with Degenerative Myelopathy by the Veterinary Medical Center of the University of Minnesota. Degenerative myelopathy (DM) is a progressive disease of the spinal cord which results in eventual paralysis. Gertie lived for 6 more great, pain free, months after her diagnoses. She was a wonderful, happy girl and we continue to cherish her memory.

5 Responses to “GertieBeth”

  1. Ellie 29. Jan, 2010 at 12:33 pm

    I miss her too !!!! :(

  2. jenfrisby 29. Jan, 2010 at 3:07 pm

    Always remember that she was your guardian angel Ellie! She would sit by your crib and bouncey seat for hours and hours. :)

  3. mikalyn sonterre 29. Jan, 2010 at 5:41 pm

    hey ellie was that your old dog she is sooooo cute!

  4. Michele 06. Apr, 2010 at 2:36 pm

    Hi, I’m writing from Italy. I found this blog and I’m without words. I have a dog, and I love him so much. I’ve read the story of Fred, and the story of Gertie. I’m crying. I’m so happy to be here… beautiful blog and wonderful photo. Thanks

  5. Ellie 08. Apr, 2010 at 9:55 pm

    I now mom and mikalyn …yes she was my old old dog but i miss her ssssoooo bad!!!! ;(

    mom i still remember it like yesterday!
    she looked out for me and i looked out for her…i miss her so badly!