A friend of mine lost her dog in the last few days. He passed away very young and (I'd imagine) left her feeling like a piece her heart was missing. That might sound extreme- but those of you who have pets who you absolutely adore will understand.We have two dogs. We feed Moe & Rowdy and walk them and pat their enormous heads. We throw them a ball and let them sit on the couch. We tell them they are "good boys" every day.
In return- they have made us their entire world. They follow us around the house like furry magnets. They want to be with us always. They sit beside us and place one big paw in our hand to be held. Not shaken. Held. They wake us each morning with a long pink tongue that runs from our chin to our fore-head in one quick motion.
They warm our hearts with their sweetness. They make us laugh with their antics. They bring us more joy than we ever realized they would on the day we brought them home from the dog shelter.
We want them to be with us forever. But the reality is- they won't. One day, for what-ever reason... they will leave us.
So this post is for Milo. The dog I never met- but who resembled Moe & Rowdy with his long legs, his expressive face and his black & tan markings. He was a special friend. And this post is for every pet owner who might need a gentle reminder that their furry family members are a gift- one that won't last forever. So love them constantly and don't scold them too harshly when accidents happen (on the floor, the bed, in the laundry hamper). There will come a day when you even miss their mishaps.
1 comment:
Jenn! Congrats on your blog - it's a smashing success already! Your photos are amazing! The post on Milo is so thoughtful. I know my sis will appreciate it. Milo had a really special place for us. Having to let such a sweet dog go so early was one of the most difficult things we've had to endure. He was the most loving dog, and he expressed it just by looking at you. We will miss Milo.
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