They live on forever in our hearts

I had a friend lose his setter this week. Alan gave Gracie ten great years in the field. And she was a good one. My heart goes out to him. It’s so hard to lose our dogs after so many years of devotion to us. I’m sure she will be with Alan forever.

Today, I got a reminder of my great dog that passed 6 months ago. I got this rock in the mail with Jake’s name on it and a note about him. I didn’t realize that the vet supply company (Chewy) that we had been getting Jake’s diabetic medicine from had contacted Barb as to why she stopped ordering his medicine. Their reply was so heartfelt and genuine. I thought I had quit crying over his loss, but once again, the tears started falling for Jake. He and the previous three were such great dogs and companions.

Every once in a while, something comes along to remind me of my companion’s greatness. They are still embedded deep in my heart. I’m sure I’ll go through this pain twice more, and it won’t hurt any less.

Raise a glass in toast to all of those great dogs we have had. Take a minute to remember their greatness. You and your dogs deserve a well done for what you have given each other.