Goodbye To A Wonderful Dog
I phoned back to Canada today to wish 2 of my step-grandsons, (twins), a Happy Birthday. Yes, they were born on Valentines Day. I remember staying awake most of the night waiting for news of their birth and today they are 13 years old. Time goes so fast.
When we left Canada they kept my German Shepherd dog, Brandy. Brandy was a wonderful dog. We got her from the SPCA when she was only 14 months old and she had been abused. After she got over her fears, she was the perfect companion. She spent many, many hours lying on the grass, helping me garden and she loved all the grandchildren. She also helped me out once in a very sticky situation had could have turned even uglier than it already was, if it wasn't for her intervention. She was my dog in all ways and followed me everywhere. It was very hard to leave her in Canada; but I knew that she would not take the move well. She was old and liked a quiet pace of life, she was also terrified of loud noises, (think fireworks) and would hide for hours when noises like that happened. She would not have liked all the noises in Mexico. She stayed in Canada to live out the rest of her life in peace with my step-daughter and her family and she seemed to be happy.
Today when I phoned they informed me that she had passed away peacefully, she was over 15 years old. Goodbye Brandy, I miss you.
Brandy.
Brandy.
Brandy patiently waiting for me.
6 comments:
Brenda --
As you know I am a dog lover. I thought I was going to lose Professor Jiggs in December. For that reason alone, I know the pain when you lose a creat companion. Brandy looks as if she was a great dog. My sympathies.
What a beautiful dog! Rest in peace, good girl Brandy.
So sorry to hear this. My Holly dog (my bestest ever friend) is now 13 years old and we know we are on borrowed time. But that we should never have to feel what you must now and what I know I ultimately face.
I think the thing we all love so much about our dogs is that they love unconditionally and that they live in the moment.
Both are traits that I would like to have more of in my life.
It must have been so hard to leave her, but I agree she would have had a hard time with the fireworks here. I'm sure she enjoyed having the two kids to play with, too.
I know that whether it is a person or a pet, loving makes us better and happier and it's worth it even when they pass away.
Nancy
Oh Brenda, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Sending love your way from the island.
Thank you everyone.
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