Clover, the JavaRanch hound, moves on to greener pastures

[Bert Bates]

I have some sad news. Clover, probably the first dog to learn polymorphism (as described in a JavaRanch campfire story), passed away yesterday. She was a happy ranch dog right up to the end, helping J.P. the farrier clean up horse hooves and stashing treats in the hay barn (in case of emergency!).

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[Bear Bibeault]

So sorry Bert and Kathy. I know how hard it is to lose a beloved friend.

[Deepak Bala]

I dread the day myself. Dogs have a personality of their own and become a part of your family. Sorry to hear Clover is no more. I used to think he was just one of the pictures that you used from a picture pool for the head first series.

Are you planning on getting a puppy ? It might help lessen your pain

[Devaka Cooray]

Oh! Sorry to hear that Bert. I know the feelings now.....

[Campbell Ritchie]

I am sorry to hear about that, Bert.

[Pauline McNamara]

So sorry Bert...

[Treimin Clark]

Really sorry Bert and Kathy!

[Martijn Verburg]

Sorry to hear that guys

[Andrew Monkhouse]

Very sorry to hear this.

Best regards, Andrew

[Kevin Florish]

Sorry to hear this, but seems Clover had a nice life

[Monu Tripathi]

sorry for your loss..

[Ananth Chellathurai]

I feel sorry to hear about that.