12 January, 2012

bye bye puppy dog


This is how I want to remember our puppy dog, Jack.  Sturdy.  Strong.  Alert.  In this picture, taken a couple of years ago, he was every bit the faithful jack russell, watching over little Hannah like a hawk.

Even as his hearing failed and his eyes dimmed and his little body wore out, he remained my "puppy dog."  Right up to the end of his fifteen+  years.

The house seems empty without him.  And my feet will be a bit colder tonight.  Bye bye puppy dog.  Good dog.  Good dog.

8 comments:

Andi said...

Oh no Robin. I am very sorry for your loss. I understand that his health was failing, but it doesn't make us miss him any les does it?
I am glad that he got to travel so much in his lifetime.

Leah said...

So sorry Robin!

Beth said...

I'm so sorry for your loss! I will keep you in my prayers. It's so hard, I know.

Wool Winder said...

So sorry. I know you'll miss him very much.

Jeanne said...

I am so sorry. These wonderful four-legged members of our families get to stay with us for such a short time. You are so right to remember him Strong, Alert, and don't forget Faithful.

Mimi said...

So sorry to read this.

bunnits said...

I am so sorry to hear this news, even though from a few of your posts in the past year or so, I knew that it would probably not be long. It is so hard to lose our beloved pets. He had a good life with you.

Marti said...

So sorry about your loss.