Purdy was a black cross Lab with the nature of an angel. Soft and gentle was her temperament which gave her the nick name Big Bear. As a puppy she would carry everything in her mouth, from clothes pegs, food bowls to toys, and have that proud, "want to please", stance that Labs have. As she grew, and with her typical deep bark, she would keep any would be unsavory elements at bay. 

With the arrival of the Dachshunds (about the tenth of her size) she was both tolerant and gentle with them. To be proven later they became best of friends. Her great love in life was her food!! and her eyes grew twice the size when she was given a treat. Her sudden bursts of energy we all knew was because of the athlete inside her!  To our happy soul Perdita, you were such a happy and loving pet and you will always be remembered and loved.  Nothing can fill the gap that you have left in our lives.  Rest in peace poppet.