Wednesday, April 22, 2009

my dog

my dog died today. my dog who was always the sidekick, never the main dog and never seemed to care. my dog who ate out of the catbox every. single. day. my dog who dug for chipmunks, always determined, yet never successful. my dog who loved sleeping under a Christmas tree so much, we started leaving our silver tree up year round for her. my dog that was so sheddy, that to vacuum the living room we had to empty the cannister. TWICE. my dog who was supposed to have an inner ear disorder, but really had tumors. my dog who would lay on anything you left on the floor; a towel, a sock, a plastic tablecloth:



30 comments:

Jenni said...

Oh, I am so sorry for you; I truly am. I know what it's like to lose a beloved dog. They become such a huge part of the family. I am sad for you.

Kelly said...

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. You and your dog are in my thoughts.

Shelley said...

I'm so sorry for your loss. She was a beautiful girl and I know that your family is just heartsick right now. My thoughts are with you all.

Jen L. said...

Oh, HP, my heart hurts for you. Losing a pet is so hard. Our family has lost 3 in the past 4 years and we're still heartbroken over it. Sending you and Mr. P big hugs.

DAVs said...

Oh HP. I'm so so sorry. Just really sorry.

kilax said...

I am so so sorry to hear this. :( Pets are family and losing them is so painful. I am sending big hugs and warm thoughts your way.

Jane said...

I'm so so so sorry to hear this. My peace be with your dog now.

Astarte said...

Oh, I am *so* sorry.

I'll bet you anything he's in doggie heaven right now, chasing our Tyler and Cyrus around a field, digging for chipmunks and rolling in poop. I firmly believe that when we die, all our former pets are there waiting for us, because it wouldn't be heaven if my dogs aren't there, too.

kathi said...

My heart is breaking for you. 15 years is a good long life for a good dog, but not nearly long enough. Godspeed, Nala...

grace said...

I'm so sorry, Hotch. *hug* They really have no idea how loved they are, do they?

W said...

My heart is completely and totally broken for you. I am so sorry.

Andy said...

Oh my gosh, I'm so sorry to hear that! It's so hard to lose a pet, especially so unexpectedly. :( But it sounds like she was really, truly loved, and I bet she knew that. Take care, Hotch.

Anonymous said...

I'm sorry. Nala was a good dog. We'll miss her. tracy

wafelenbak said...

I'm so, so sorry. I started tearing up when I read this--my kitties are almost 10 and I know how much pets are part of our lives and hearts. Take it easy, my thoughts are with you & your family.

Not Your Aunt B said...

I am so, so sorry. My heart sank when I read your post. Sending you comfort and big hugs.

--V said...

Oh, HP! I'm very sorry. :(

Swistle said...

I am so sorry.

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry. She sounds like she was a wonderful, sweet, and funny dog. I know you will miss her very much. It is one of the cruelties of life that our beloved friends can't be with us as long as we want them to.

Fatinah said...

oh, my word! I'm so very sorry!!

Linda - Operation Stick To It said...

I, like the others, am so sorry for your loss! THe laying on ANYTHING you put on the floor made me grin. My dogs do that too! Hang in there, I know it's heart breaking.

Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks said...

Oh how this makes me sad. My thoughts are with you today.

Anonymous said...

So sorry to hear about the loss. It sounds like she knew you loved her.

Alice said...

oh no. HP, i'm so, so sorry. she looks like just the sweetest dog ever. big, big hugs to you all today.

20somethingfatty said...

I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. :(

rachaelgking said...

Oh, I'm so sorry... I think we all know just how painful it is to lose a beloved family pet. I was 15 when my cat Jake was hit by a car, and I still remember it like it was yesterday- every second of it, and I still miss him.

Again, I am so, SO sorry, love. My heart goes out to you.

LA and BD said...

Hi - found your site from Alice's Wonderland. So, so sorry to hear about your sweet pup. ~LA

Anonymous said...

I am so sorry. Your post brought tears to my eyes. *hugs*

Meg said...

Oh, I am so, so sorry. I'll be thinking about you.

creative kerfuffle said...

i don't even know what to say. nala had a good life, it sounds like you spoiled her rotten and ....i got nothin. except--why, oh why do dogs think catboxes are snack shacks? soooo nasty. mine do that too! eeeeewwwwwwww

Anonymous said...

I am so very sorry to hear about your dog.

 
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