Atomic
08-15-2010, 03:33 PM
read this and i almost cried
When i was a puppy i entertained you, my antics made you laugh, you called me your child and despite many chewed shoes and little accidents on the carpet, i became you're best friend.We were inseperable, and when i was naughty you would point your finger at me and say "How could you"
My housetraining took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy at work, but nights home together as we cuddled on the couch you would ask if i wanted a walk or go out for a wee.We worked hard together at this and pretty soon we nailed the little accidents.
I remember nudging you while you slept, listening to your confidences and secret dreams, i believed life could not be more perfect as our bond grew stronger.
WE went for long walks and car rides, occaisionally stopping for an ice cream (i only got the cone because you said ice cream was bad for me) and i took long naps in the sun while i waited for you to come home.
Gradually you spent more and more time at work and more time searching for a human mate, and sat with you and comforted you during the heartbreaks and tears as things went wrong, but i never left your side, and romped with glee upon your arrival home.
She, (now your wife) was never a dog person yet i still welcomed her into our home because she made you happy, and eventually a few years on, the human babies came along and i shared your excitement.I wanted to mother them too as i loved their smell and often cleaned their dirty fingers and faces for you.
She and you then was worried i might hurt them, and i spent most of my time banished to another room, or in the dog crate...oh i wanted to love them too.
As they began to grow i became their friend too, they clung to my fur, and pulled my ears but sometimes the planted kisses on my nose...i loved everything about them and defended them with my life if the need be,because your touch was now more in frequent.
These past few years i had gone from being "your dog" to just a dog, and now as your career grows,with the opportunity to move to another city, to an apartment that doesn't allow pets, i realise it's a decision that is "best for the family"
I was excited about the car ride, until we arrived at the animal shelter as it smelled of dogs and cats, of fear and hopelessness.I'll never forget your last words i heard you spoke.." i'm sure you'll find a good home for him", as you filled out the papaerwork.The shelter people shrugged and gave you a blank look, as you pry on your sons fingers to release him from my collar, i'll never forget him crying "No daddy, don't let them take my dog"
After you left 2 nice ladies said that you probably knew about your new job, and had ample time to find a new home, and one said to the other "how could you"
I lay in my kennel, hoping that i could be saved as the life expectency in here isn't long, knowing that as a middle aged dog, i could no longer compete with puppies for energy or looks, so i retreated to a far corner and waited.
One day i heard footsteps, and a lady came for me and i padded alongside her gleeful for some attention, attention i had craved for a few weeks as i sat alone and lost without my family, and i followed her into a seperate room.It was a blissfully quiet room, and she helped me up onto a table and rubbed my ears and said "Don't worry it'll be alright"
My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief...the prisoner of ove had run out of days.
As she gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg, a tear ran down her cheek,but i licked her hand the same way i would comfort you so many times in the past.
She expertly slipped the needle into my vein, i felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, i lay down sleepily. looked her in her kind eyes and murmered "How could you"
Perhaps she could understand my dog speak because she said "i'm so sorry", and she hugged me and hurriedly explained it was her job to see i went to a better place, and with my last bit of energy, i tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail, that my "How could you" wasn't aimed at her...it was you...my beloved master i was thinking of, and will think of you and wait for you forever, and may everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty
When i was a puppy i entertained you, my antics made you laugh, you called me your child and despite many chewed shoes and little accidents on the carpet, i became you're best friend.We were inseperable, and when i was naughty you would point your finger at me and say "How could you"
My housetraining took a little longer than expected, because you were terribly busy at work, but nights home together as we cuddled on the couch you would ask if i wanted a walk or go out for a wee.We worked hard together at this and pretty soon we nailed the little accidents.
I remember nudging you while you slept, listening to your confidences and secret dreams, i believed life could not be more perfect as our bond grew stronger.
WE went for long walks and car rides, occaisionally stopping for an ice cream (i only got the cone because you said ice cream was bad for me) and i took long naps in the sun while i waited for you to come home.
Gradually you spent more and more time at work and more time searching for a human mate, and sat with you and comforted you during the heartbreaks and tears as things went wrong, but i never left your side, and romped with glee upon your arrival home.
She, (now your wife) was never a dog person yet i still welcomed her into our home because she made you happy, and eventually a few years on, the human babies came along and i shared your excitement.I wanted to mother them too as i loved their smell and often cleaned their dirty fingers and faces for you.
She and you then was worried i might hurt them, and i spent most of my time banished to another room, or in the dog crate...oh i wanted to love them too.
As they began to grow i became their friend too, they clung to my fur, and pulled my ears but sometimes the planted kisses on my nose...i loved everything about them and defended them with my life if the need be,because your touch was now more in frequent.
These past few years i had gone from being "your dog" to just a dog, and now as your career grows,with the opportunity to move to another city, to an apartment that doesn't allow pets, i realise it's a decision that is "best for the family"
I was excited about the car ride, until we arrived at the animal shelter as it smelled of dogs and cats, of fear and hopelessness.I'll never forget your last words i heard you spoke.." i'm sure you'll find a good home for him", as you filled out the papaerwork.The shelter people shrugged and gave you a blank look, as you pry on your sons fingers to release him from my collar, i'll never forget him crying "No daddy, don't let them take my dog"
After you left 2 nice ladies said that you probably knew about your new job, and had ample time to find a new home, and one said to the other "how could you"
I lay in my kennel, hoping that i could be saved as the life expectency in here isn't long, knowing that as a middle aged dog, i could no longer compete with puppies for energy or looks, so i retreated to a far corner and waited.
One day i heard footsteps, and a lady came for me and i padded alongside her gleeful for some attention, attention i had craved for a few weeks as i sat alone and lost without my family, and i followed her into a seperate room.It was a blissfully quiet room, and she helped me up onto a table and rubbed my ears and said "Don't worry it'll be alright"
My heart pounded in anticipation of what was to come, but there was also a sense of relief...the prisoner of ove had run out of days.
As she gently placed a tourniquet around my foreleg, a tear ran down her cheek,but i licked her hand the same way i would comfort you so many times in the past.
She expertly slipped the needle into my vein, i felt the sting and the cool liquid coursing through my body, i lay down sleepily. looked her in her kind eyes and murmered "How could you"
Perhaps she could understand my dog speak because she said "i'm so sorry", and she hugged me and hurriedly explained it was her job to see i went to a better place, and with my last bit of energy, i tried to convey to her with a thump of my tail, that my "How could you" wasn't aimed at her...it was you...my beloved master i was thinking of, and will think of you and wait for you forever, and may everyone in your life continue to show you so much loyalty