Angela McGregor, Venice Current / SMDP Staff Writer
Almost 100 community members stood in front of a photo of Togo Sunday and lit candles at sunset in honor the dog who lost his life in an early morning blaze believed to have been started by homeless individuals.
The vigil was held on Venice Beach by friends of Togo and his owner Dr. Courtney Gillenwater.
During the vigil – friends of Togo described the 80-pound, eight-month-old husky mix as, “the kind of dog who considered you a member of his pack the moment he met you.” Gillenwater described Togo as “a talker” smart, funny and a fantastic running companion.