They were my "boys" without a doubt - the best dogs ever. Now, they are both gone and I truly miss them. Each one had a different personality but together they made a team. I found them when they were about six weeks old. They were starving - bellies filled with rocks. Their skin was full of mange. Who would want them? I did. I loved their spirits - happy, carefree, sweet, despite their physical circumstances.
I fell madly in love with them.
Of course, I have pictures of them growing up - from the time I found them until their last days. I take the passing of my animals very hard and until I came upon this picture, didn't really want to say too much. This was a happy and beautiful time. Now, there's only Loquita, the little one left who has all the bad habits the boys left behind!
Thanks for viewing. These were my boys - and they always will be. Salud
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They're probably chasing cats up there by now...
Yes, my Sweet Miss Madeline is in Heaven - bugging the Hell out of my dad there.
I think and speak of her often, now. Took some time. Luckily, when I leave the widows down in my truck and it rains on a hot day - I can still smell her too.
Blessings
The photograph shows your care. It is sad to lose a good pet.
The loss of a loved one is sad. Losing two is enough to leave one inconsolable! I'm sorry to hear both dogs are gone. It sounds as if you gave them a great life. I hope you can take some comfort in that, but wish I could give you a hug to go along with it.
I am so sorry for your loss, Mariana! I know I will really be devastated when I lose my two! Wish these wonderful, faithful creatures lived longer! They were so lucky to have you as their mom!
Linda, thanks so much!!! I love your comment. Salud
So sorry for you loss, Mariana. I know how hard it is to lose a pet. My Allie is 12 and I think about her getting older all the time. My two other dogs passed at 15 and 16 years old. People tell me that is old for a dog. Well you were lucky to have Henry and Charley. But they were even luckier that you found them and gave them both a good home.
Thanks Carol B. Yes, around 12 and a half mine started having a few problems - both went naturally though - which is a Godsend...all the other critters miss them...I am glad yours have lived so long - my cats often make it beyond 20 and one died at 28 - so you never know!!! hugs, Salud
i feel blessed that my cats average over 17 years and I can remember each and every one....Sorry you lost your boys, but you have some happy memories, and it IS easier when it happens naturally...not a lot, but some....
I too have loved every pet I have ever lost!! We just have to remember the good times!! They were so loyal and always wanted to please. I can really empathize with you Mariana!!
Thank you Deb J. Actually, Charley went in March - and Henry last November. It's been a while but hard for me to talk about - now, I will prolly post loads of pics of them!!! Salud
you know how i feel and how much love i send to you and r.
Mona, they loved you even if they never sniffed your hand in the real world - they still knew who Mona was! Thanks Sistah. Salud
So sorry ,Mariana !
Phil, thank you so much I appreciate that! Salud
Who was luckier that day you found them? You or them? Both, I think!
Ellie - I often wonder - they were a rough pair - but what great fun camping and out in the outback! I still hear them walking! Charley was almost 14 and Henry around 13 - their birthdays were in May, I believe - as well as I could calculate from the vet. Thanks Ellie. Salud
It's a great picture of you and your furbabies. This made me sad. Our pets live on in our memories long after they are gone.
Can just feel you loving them Mariana.
How blessed all of you were.
I know the love you feel for those heaven puppies. Years ago Jamie and I adopted two racetrack greyhounds that were ill treated. they had fleas, ticks, were undernourished and probably beaten. One even had acid poured in her ear to erase the owners registration number.
At the best, they were kenneled and ignored.
They are gone now, to that same place, but not forgotten.
David, I very much appreciate you commenting - sorry I am just now commenting back...I'm so glad you gave your greyhounds a wonderful and safe haven for a while - that was so kind of you and I know how special they were to you...you are right - they're never forgotten! Salud
Great pals!
Thank you John, very kind. Salud
How I love that photo. May it comfort you and revive happy memories of you and your beloved friends.
Jan, thank you so much. Salud
You are so sweet.
I still think about the farm dog I had when I was a boy.
Great tribute to beautiful animals :-)
gorgeous boys, and i thank you for sharing them with us!! you're so kind - you give so many people and friends a place, a haven, for them to be themselves. it is a special gift you have, and i am grateful for it!
Now, we've all been there to Henry and Charley's viewing. Their memories live on now.
Aww you lost another dog, my heart goes out to you and yours. Loquita is going to be so lonesome without her boys...No words can help ease that pain, just know that we are here for you.
On another side note, when are you arriving in the swamps?
Sistah Mariana, Henry and Charley were beautiful furbabies. Loquita must miss them, too. You all look so happy together. My sympathy is with you for your loss. It's so like you to look beyond the mange to all the good stuff inside them. ((hugs))
I didn't want to read this, Mariana so I've been holding off. For some reason, your boys always reminded me of my Larry, and I've missed him a great deal lately, too. But thanks for sharing the happiness they gave you. I was expecting something more sad.
Gosh, what do you do when a dog's belly is full of rocks?
I'm there, sweet girl, they are our joy and it's painful to do without them. All I can think of is the crowd of critters that we can expect to see on the other side...a stampede for some of us, yes? Your beautiful boys and mine and all the rest. If our spirits rise then surely so must theirs...even higher I suspect. Thinking of you, dear girl, and wishing you peace and contentment. Smooch that fresh Ms. L for me. and give my love to R !
I'm not surprised that Loquita has inheirited the boys' habits. That is part of their legacy.
Beautiful tribute to your precious boys!!! You know I've had you and your darling hubby in my thoughts and prayers.....I can only imagine your enormous loss!! They look so much like Buckwheat!!!! I just gave Buckwheat a big hug and a big kiss and told him it is was from Sistah Luv......he wagged his tail and perked up his ears!!!!!!
What a wonderful picture of you and your two boys. You were a great mom to them and obviously loved them very much.
I had to grin when reading that Loquita picked up their bad habits. Our little one, who has plenty of her own bad habits, seems to be picking up *only* the bad habits of our older girl. ;-)
oh dear Mariana... i'm sooo sad to hear they are both gone... peace be with you...
lots of love and hugs... Salud...
Loquita is adorable...