Inspector Cluso : September 28, 1996 - January 5, 2010
Tuesday, January 6th, 2010
Inspector Cluso passed away in his sleep last night after a brief illness. Born in the Fall of 1996 in Memphis, TN, as a registered liver and white Springer Spaniel, Cluso lived his entire life in Memphis, TN. Cluso’s Master was Coleman, son of John and Ren, also of Memphis. He was a faithful and devoted member of his family and loved by all for his unyielding energy, love of life and abounding affection. Cluso attended the Dogwoods Obedience School where he graduated with honors. He enjoyed soccer and soccer ball keep away/possession, competitive tennis ball fetch, walks and drills with his friends, digging out and coming round the block, swimming, and reminding J about dinner 16 hours plus a day. He excelled in swimming where he showed special talent for retrieving skipped rocks from depths of over three feet….without breathing equipment. He retired recently and enjoyed sunning and bellowing endlessly for table scraps and a few minutes indoors. He was a member of Dogs Against Thunder, a naturalist lobby/movement to remove thunder from rainstorms and bring peace to the environment. His close friend, live-in and significant other in recent years, Mere, preceded him in death just over two years ago after a sudden illness. He leaves his Master, Coleman, of Memphis and Oxford, Trey, Brad, Ren, Jeren, John and recent playmates and loving friends, Caleb and Justin, all of Memphis.
Cluso was laid to rest at his home after a brief service this evening. In lieu of flowers, it was Cluso’s and his family’s wish that you send a gift to be used to encourage selfless loyalty and the betterment of canine and human life, to the charity or church of your choice.
