![]() ![]() ![]() There’s no right or wrong way to feel grief. How close you feel to a person or a pet contributes to the level of grief you feel at their loss.įor many people, pets are elevated to the status of family members - sometimes, they’re the only family members you might have. I have lost both pets and people in life, and one is not greater than the other. I miss his happy expressions, his quiet contemplation. I know without a doubt he was waiting for me to come get him. That night, Bandit passed away as he slept next to me. He was older then, his muzzle silvered and his walk slow, and I rushed back to pick him up. One night, I got a call that he wasn’t doing well. He was the best friend I could have ever asked for.Īs my life circumstances changed, I had to leave Bandit for some time while I moved. Despite his size, he never imposed himself.īandit was my shadow, and when I went through a severe bout of depression, he was my stalwart companion, exploring mountains, lakes, and caves with me while I was lost in thought. He was always content, even when the cat would lay in his bed, daring him to come and try to take it back. I never heard him bark, but for one time, he stood to protect me on a walk at the park when a group of dogs was running loose. I saw him in the kennel, his big puppy eyes staring up at me, his feet too big for his body, and I knew he would come home with me.īandit was a happy dog. Her friends had gotten the family a puppy, not realizing Bandit (a rottweiler/chow mix) would grow up to be a pretty big boy. I was working at a veterinary hospital, and a co-worker brought him in. I wasn’t looking for a dog when Bandit came into my life. I’ve always been an animal lover, though my friends and family would tell you - and I admit to it - I’ve been more of a “cat person” than a “dog person.”īut of all the animals I’ve had the privilege to love, my dog Bandit will always hold a special place in my heart and memories. ![]()
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