dear susan,
im not sure if u will remember me... but my name is mandy barnes. and im from greenup, illinois. in february of 1999 my family bought a male cocker spaniel from your dec 1998 litter. i think if my memory is correct you guys called him "happy"... we named him bandit. full name bandit of fancy magic... after his parents. im emailing you today with a very heavy heart because sadly, our beloved bandit passed away yesterday morning. i wanted to tell u thank you for giving us such a beautiful and amazing dog. he was our best friend and companion for 12 long years. his death hasnt been easy but i have comfort in knowing we were so blessed to have him in our lives. he was the most gentle, loving, well mannered dog i have ever seen. not to mention the cutest.  :)    im sorry to have to give you the bad news... but my family is so thankful for you and for what purchasing little bandit from your kennel has done for our lives. he will live in our hearts forever and be greatly missed and loved! 

thanks again,
mandy