The Dog!

How can such a little thing steal your heart and make it break when they come to the end their short little lives? Our little West Highland White Terrier has been sick, she spent last night in the Doggie Hospital. Today we will learn of her fate. It is difficult to explain the relationship built over nine years of having a dog get excited when you get your running shoes on thinking she was going to get to go for a walk. Nine years of barking at nothing, and nine years of having her snuggle with you when you fall asleep at night. Nine years of having to carry her at the end of the walk because she just didn't want to go anymore. It is a bitter pill to swallow when you learn you may lose them.

The only explanation I have is that they give us such joy when they greet us at the door with their wagging tails, unconditionally...they become more than an animal, they become our confidant, our source of heat and comfort when we are cold, they are our friends and it is difficult when we have to tell them goodbye. Today more than likely we will learn of the fate of our little Carley girl, whatever that is, she is will always be more than THE DOG.