"Michelle's pride, passion and true joy in life was her dogs, and her son Brandon. For many years she dreamed of further developing and preserving one of the few remaining true primitive breeds, the Yakutian Laika. Before she departed and started her next journey without us, she was able to see all of the Yakutian Laika puppies in the show training ring for the first and last time. She may no longer be with us but we carry forward the work and the legacy she left us with, with pride. She is with us every step, through every accomplishment, through every joy, and through every sorrow. Rest in peace my friend."