My dog, of 14 years, passed away today. I was 13 years old when my dad bought her for me. It was my 7th grade year and I was being home schooled while I recovered from an auto accident. I was lonely without having daily contact with my friends and my parents thought a dog would lift my spirits and motivate me to get well faster. My dog became my best friend! She was very sensitive to my emotional needs. If I was having a bad day, in body or spirit, she knew it. She would follow me every where, staying close to my side. I loved how excited she would get when I walked through the door. Dogs are fun in that way. No matter how many times you leave and come back, they always react so happy to see you return!
A favorite, funny memory of my dog is when I decided to teach her tricks. I wanted her to sit, shake, and lay down by command. She did so great learning how to sit and shake that I started in on teaching her to lay down, all in the same day. The poor dog became so confused learning so many commands so quickly she always struggled getting it right. All she knew is if she kept doing all the moves she learned eventually she'd get her treat.
"Sit"....."No, that's lay"
"Sit"....."No, that's shake"
"Sit"...."There you go! Here's your treat!"
What can I say, I was never a very good dog trainer, but I loved my dog.
Not having her in my life now is not of a great adjustment. She stayed with my parents when Mike and I got married 4 1/2 years ago. I will still miss her though and I will greatly feel her absence every time I am at my parents' house. I will miss her happy circles she ran when I walked through the door.
Mindy...My Dog
Saturday, August 2, 2008
Posted by Kristen at 5:17 PM
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My parents just had to put my dog down about a month ago. I'm sorry for your loss. :(
Oh, I'm sorry to hear about your dog :( She looks like she was a sweet companion. You look so cute in your senior picture:) And to answer your question- Miles' head circumference was 53.5cm at birth. It has been right at 50cm since his 2month appointment.
I know the feeling i cept i had my dog put down almost 6 years ago. had the dog since i was 4 and he was a big dog, he wasnt suppose to live very long because he had a condition where his man parts didnt drop. Well he lived to be 18 which is pretty long for a big dog. I miss him so much. He had to be put to sleep the day harvey and i begun to date. Even though they are animals, they are still family nad im sorry for your loss
I'm sorry about your dog, Kristen. I know you will miss her.
What a thoughtful gift your parents gave you. A dog can be such a great companion. I am so sorry to here of her passing.
What a bummer! I'm a dog lover too. So sorry for your loss.
Take care and we'll see you at the benefit!
Jess
Poor MiMI
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