Doris Louise Meadowcroft

Doris Louise Meadowcroft of Wilmington, Vermont on January 8, 202l, at 74 years of age. Doris was born in Philadelphia, PA. and spent her childhood in Audubon, N.J. She is pre-deceased by her parents, Joseph and Lutheria Meadowcroft, and her brother, Robert Meadowcroft. She leaves several cousins and many devoted friends. Doris was the owner of Darcroft Kennels in Wilmington, Vermont. She dedicated her life to protecting and preserving the purebred dog breed, the Keeshond. She had over twenty-five Champions under the “Darcroft Kennel” name and enjoyed showing and breeding her dogs. Doris was a great ambassador for the breed for over forty years. She trained her Keeshonden as therapy dogs, visiting nursing homes on a regular basis. She also created a magazine dedicated to the breed called “The Keeshond Review”. She was quoted several years ago for a book about the history of the Keeshond stating, “I am alive and well doing what I love most – raising and showing the most wonderful dogs in the world – Keeshonden”. Per her request, services will be private. Contributions in Doris’s memory may be made to Keeshond Affiliated Rescuers of the Mid Atlantic (K.A.R.M.A.) at www.karmakees.org or c/o Covey Allen & Shea Funeral Home P.O. Box 215 Wilmington, VT 05363.