GOOD BYE TO A GOOD FRIEND
Ten years ago our daughter, then fourteen, came home with a puppy. She had a little part time job with a breeder of exotic birds who gave her the puppy. He was a black Labrador Retriever. We named him Spookey Bear.
All of our friends warned us about Labs. We were told they chewed up everything in sight and made huge messes. But Spookey Bear didn’t do any of that. In fact, in the previous ten years we only remember him chewing up one shoe. He did that because we left him one day for an extended period of time and that was his way of getting even!
For ten years Spookey Bear proved his loyalty and love. We used to live in a house with a split rail fence surrounding the back yard. Every time we came home Spookey Bear would stick his head through the fence, wag his tail fiercely, and whine for a loving pat. It never mattered what the weather was, he was always there.
As he began to age he became and “inside dog.” Spookey Bear made a good pillow to lie on to watch TV. He always behaved while we were at the dinner table. He walked with care through the house. He never messed anything up. But age took its toll.
Today, Spookey Bear was laid to rest. He will be greatly missed. But he taught us many lessons that humanity could follow. No matter what kind of day it had been, he always greeted everyone happily. He was always loyal, faithful to the end. May we all strive to be as loving, loyal, and faithful to those we love and who love us!
Ten years ago our daughter, then fourteen, came home with a puppy. She had a little part time job with a breeder of exotic birds who gave her the puppy. He was a black Labrador Retriever. We named him Spookey Bear.
All of our friends warned us about Labs. We were told they chewed up everything in sight and made huge messes. But Spookey Bear didn’t do any of that. In fact, in the previous ten years we only remember him chewing up one shoe. He did that because we left him one day for an extended period of time and that was his way of getting even!
For ten years Spookey Bear proved his loyalty and love. We used to live in a house with a split rail fence surrounding the back yard. Every time we came home Spookey Bear would stick his head through the fence, wag his tail fiercely, and whine for a loving pat. It never mattered what the weather was, he was always there.
As he began to age he became and “inside dog.” Spookey Bear made a good pillow to lie on to watch TV. He always behaved while we were at the dinner table. He walked with care through the house. He never messed anything up. But age took its toll.
Today, Spookey Bear was laid to rest. He will be greatly missed. But he taught us many lessons that humanity could follow. No matter what kind of day it had been, he always greeted everyone happily. He was always loyal, faithful to the end. May we all strive to be as loving, loyal, and faithful to those we love and who love us!
1 Comments:
The loss of a family dog is tough. They are with us so much, kids growing up,seasons changing, quiet times. We watch them and they watch us, usually with a connection or understanding that needs very few words. The loyalty and love part are traits desired from "man's best friend". I know your family will always remember Spookey Bear.
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