We wanted to share a memorial letter we received today. It is about the deep love and appreciation of senior dog that was given the best the best months of her life, at the end. Our hearts and prayers go out to Connie and Scott for their dedication and love. They wrote: On February 8, 2014 we made a 10 hour round trip through an ice storm and white out conditions to pick up our Darling Sophie. I have to admit, we were quite nervous. We had never adopted a Rescue Dog before, let alone a 12 year old Rescue dog. We had no idea as to how this would play out. However; Sophie quickly made a believer out of us. She went from being scared and skittish, to almost puppy like. Everything seemed to be new and exciting to her. She was so much fun to watch. Soon she had us going on long walks with her. Her pace was so slow and deliberate we nick named her Eeyore. We liked to say that Sophie made us take in and enjoy the world around us. Often times Sophie would just plop under a shade tree on our way back, and we would sit there for 20 to 30 minutes just watching the people and things around us. Sophie never met a person or animal (even cats) she did not like. Upon running into someone or something, she would begin to bark and her tail would wag violently in a circular fashion just like a Helicopter. But the thing we will all remember most about Sophie is her eyes. She would gaze at you so intently, with so much love and affection. As I left the house for work, she would come to the door and just stare at me with those eyes. I could not leave without giving her a kiss on the nose, and telling her I would be home soon. Sadly, on Tuesday Oct 21, 2014, Sophie crossed over the Rainbow Bridge with us at her side, the victim of a large tumor and kidney failure. In 8 short months Sophie showed us the great love that could exist between a Senior dog and her owners. We are deeply saddened by her loss. At the same time, we remember and tell stories about the great times we shared together. Probably sooner rather than later, we will look again to adopt another Senior Collie. Many people ask me why. Especially since you might lose them so quickly. I tell them that the best things in life come at a price. Right now you might say that our price to pay is a broken heart. However; the great love, affection, and appreciation these Senior Collies give in return is well worth the price. I would accept the pain of loss a dozen times, if it meant I could have a dozen more Sophies. Run wild, run free our dearest Sophie. Maybe this time you will even get to catch up with Mr. Squirrel. Love, Scott and Connie
Posted on: Mon, 27 Oct 2014 11:55:37 +0000
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