b'Confident, playful, focused, and always aware of his sur- the hardest call right there on the trail and put him down. Malu roundings. On trail days, hed move like a scouttrue to hisstayed step for step with me as I carried Recon back out to the name,providedaReconcruisingaheadofmeandMalu,truck. She completely stepped up that day and was there for me checking the path, circling back every so often to make sure wewhile I grieved until I was better. Then she grieved on her own. were still in step. Malu, our younger dog, would sometimes fol- Recon, you werent just my dog. You were my partner. Malu low his lead, but she mostly stuck close to me while Reconand I will carry your story forwardone step, one stitch, one handled the advance work. That was just his roleand he tookleash at a time. Uit seriously. On May 2, 2024, we were explor-ing a new trail, just the three of us, not farfromsunset.Thekindofquiet evening that feels like peace in motion. Reconwasaheadofus,doinghis Recon thing. Then we heard itbrush crashing inthedistance,loudnoises,barking, yelping. Something was wrong. By the time we reached the spot, the damage was done. Several wild boar scattered as wearrived,andtherewasReconbadlyinjured,havingmadehisstand alone. There hadnt been time to get to him as much as we ran. He was doing what he always didleading, protect-ing. His wounds were beyond anythingRecon and Maluthat could be fixed. So, I had to make Connecting Local To You DUNEDIN DOWNTOWNFRESH MARKETMARKET at WIREGRASSFridays & Saturdays First & third SaturdayLocal Markets each week. each month .9am - 2pmNov. - June 10am - 2pm, Oct-MaySat. 9am - 1pmJuly - Oct.9am - 1pm, June- Sept*December is held on the rst Sat. onlyYour Dog Will Love MADEIRA BEACHMARKET CARROLLWOODWednesdays each week.10am - 2pm Dec. through May MARKETSecond Saturday each monthKENWOOD SUNDAY 10am-2pm, year-round. MARKET ST. PETEDog EtiquettePlease, no retractable leashes. Be aware of otherSundays each week. SUNSHINE MARKETpeoples space and feelings. Be aware of what your dog is doing10am - 2pm Oct - May @Midtownat all times. Prevent barking. Please be prepared to scoop your9am - 1pm June - Aug. Fourth Saturday each month10am - 3pmOct. - Aprildogs poop. Remember to keep you and your dog hydrated, and beSEMINOLE HEIGHTS 10am - 2pmMay - Sept.cautious of ground temperatures on your dogs paws. MARKETSecond Sunday each month. SUNSET MARKET10am2 pmOct. - Sept. @MidtownPick up your complimentary copy of The New BarkerFRESH MARKET atFirst Thursday each monthat the markets, available while supplies last. HYDE PARK VILLAGE 6pm - 10pm, year-round.First Sunday each month. SUNDAY MARKET10am -3pmOct. - May & at WESTSHORE10am - 2pmJune - Sept. MARINA DISTRICTFourth Sunday each monthWATER STREET 9am - 2pm Oct. - AprilSUNDAY MARKET 9am - 1pm May - SeptemberThird Sunday each month10am - 3pmOct. - May 3 rdTHURSDAY TAMPA10am - 2pmJune - Sept. Food Truck Rally atGrand Central.6pm-10pm, year-round.GULFPORTTampaBayMarkets.com NIGHT MARKET1st Fridays & 3rd Saturdays Check our social media5-9pm, year-round.pages for weekly updates.68 THE NEW BARKERwww.TheNewBarker.com'