In Honor of KADEE

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Join us as we ride our motorcycles from East Coast to West Coast August 13-22, 2011 to pay tribute to our German Shepherd, KaDee. In her honor we will ride almost 4000 miles by way of US Rt-50 to raise money and awareness for homeless, neglected, abused and unwanted animals. Please support us by giving to the “Strong in Spirit” fundraiser. All of the proceeds will be shared between the Berkshire Humane Society and the Catskill Animal Sanctuary. We chose these two non-profit organizations based on their dedication and energy in serving the common good for both domestic and farm animals. This difficult economic climate has precipitated farm foreclosures and forced many pet owners to surrender their animals. This influx of animals has strained the resources of B.H.S. and C.A.S. Thus, we want to help! We invite you to view their web sites or stop by their facilities to see the kindness they provide every day.
This mission all started back in 2007 when KaDee, at age 13 1/2, walked as fast as she could in the Berkshire Humane 5 K Race in her wheels. Yes “wheels”- two, to be exact! At age 13 she came down with a disease that paralyzed her hind legs but it never stopped her. She boasted strong forearms from all of her hot dogging and rolling, and it caught the attention of our local newspaper at the race. The day after the 5K, The Berkshire Eagle featured her in a picture and article titled, “Strong in Spirit”. That byline captured her intensity and never quit attitude. She amazed us not only because she accepted her wheels as if she was born with them, but also by the way in which she lived her entire life. She was, without a doubt, a rascal and I have many tales to tell. I hope to share them with you over our journey. When she died two months shy of her 16th birthday in 2009, my wife and I felt compelled to do something in her honor.