SubscribeSadly, my dog of 13 years passed away this week. After a two year fight with pancreatic cancer, it was finally time (or so I keep telling myself). I know I was very fortunate to have her around for so long after the original diagnosis and surgery...she truly became a poster dog for cancer survivors. Two years ago I was told she wouldn't pull through the surgery or survive the cancer - clearly she "didn't get the memo"... She went into full remission and had a wonderful 18 months before the cancer returned...A poster of her hangs in the vets office as inspiration to other pet owners of dogs with cancer.
She was a wonderful dog and I would have done anything for her...so here's to you Alex - I'll truly miss you greeting me when I come home and barking every time a leaf fell off the tree. I'll miss wondering why you spent so much time looking up at the sky, as though something was going to swoop down and get you, the daily pawing you'd give me trying to get a biscuit, and the bone you dutifully brought to the door whenever anyone arrived. You never really ate the bone...you just carried the bone (we never quite understood that). I doubt the pool boy will miss you...or the deer...or the UPS man...but it breaks my heart that I'll never hear that courageous bark again...(such a big bark for a little dog). You've touched my life and I'll never forget you.
As for me...I'll be taking a much needed vacation this week. Consequently - I'll be signing off until I return on Feb. 21st. But I promise to come back with plenty of tips and tricks...
So to all of you out there who have a dog, cat, or treasured pet - promise to give them an extra pet for me (and realize how lucky you are to have them in your life).
Ciao...