The planet Earth lost one of its most faithful companions today. We got Rosie when she was one, shivering (though, I suspect, not cold...drama queen that she was) in the back of my dad's pick up in October, 1998. She had the softest ears and the funniest mannerisms, and she lived with us until this morning, February 12, 2010. She has posed for more formal photographs and been the subject of more paintings than any one else in my family, and she faithfully retrieved every one of the creepy taxidermy ducks currently taking up residence in our house. When we pet her and she was especially thrilled, she made the oddest whine-growl sound, and insisted on placing one paw (always just the one) on our knee. Always. That damn paw found its way up there every. Single. Time.
I'm not usually one to broadcast my mood or emotional state of being on the Internets - isn't it better to look at pictures of shoes, anyway? - but today (incidentally also one year and one day after my Grandpa passed away) is a day that I'll just be honest.
My heart feels heavy. I loved that dog and I'm going to miss her.
2 comments:
Awww. In all honesty, I almost started crying. What a sweet looking doggie. I can tell you, when my 21 year old cat finally died, I hurt pretty bad. He was such a little brat and a snob. Reminded me immensely of my 84 year old gay and fabulous great uncle. He hated just about everyone, but was always so loving towards me and always knew when i needed a good animal snuggle time. Animals are pretty magical, and the pet/human bond thing is pretty mysterious and wonderful. I'm sure your dog is resting sweetly. I hope you take a little time today to snuggle up on a couch or in your bed, watch some episodes of Twin Peaks or something else as equally wonderful, and eat a dark chocolate cupcake or two. Maybe a little hot chocolate to top off the cupcake. <3
when my mom called to tell me that our childhood dog had died i cried on the couch with my husband. it was a sad day.
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