In memory of Bodhi (1995-2008)
Bodhi, the yellow lab that for more than a decade greeted visitors to western Maryland's Savage River Lodge, passed away Monday.
We wrote about Bodhi here earlier this month, in honor of his 13th birthday.
"He has slowed down due to arthritis in the legs, but his spirit is still bright and he's otherwise in good health," Jan Russell, who owns and operates the lodge with her husband Mike Dreisbach, told us then.
A peaceful and friendly creature, Bodhi gained fame as a "lodge dog," with his own line of beer, dog biscuits, human candy, business cards and a calendar.
Last year, he was the subject of a book by Maryland photographer Middleton Evans, published by Ravenwood Press.
Bodhi's name came from the Buddhist term for "enlightened being."
Comments
I have had the priveledge to know Bodhi for the last six years. He was a wonderful ambassador for the Lodge and always had a smile on his face. He loved his "job" and he loved his family. His humans, Jan & Mike, are just as wonderful. They were devoted to the care of Bodhi and will miss him deeply, just as everyone else that Bodhi has touched.
Posted by: Tracey Brotemarkle | March 21, 2008 9:18 PM