Good Bye Old Friend
Yesterday I received a text from my ex-wife letting me know that Buddy, the dog we got when we moved into our house, had passed away suddenly. He wasn’t an old dog by any means maybe 8 at the oldest. We don’t know for sure as we got him from The Maryland SPCA.
Buddy and I were not the best of friends, in fact unless my ex was around Buddy tolerated me at best. For the first year we had him I couldn’t even pat him without him being held in place. We pushed through, we had good times, he warmed up to me and eventually if my ex was around, acted like a normal dog to me.
When we separated Buddy went with my ex, as he should. I wasn’t really sad at the time, he was never my dog, he was her dog, he was our dog but he was never my dog. That being said, I’ve missed him this past year and while Rocky the Dog is amazing he isn’t buddy. Each dog is unique in his or her own way and one never truly replaces another.
Buddy dog, I hope that you are happy in dog heaven. Riding in cars with your head out the window, running through the fields and snuggling with the spirit of your mom who I know misses you a lot. I wish I had one last chance to give you a pat on your head and thank you for the years of company you provided. You were one of kind and you will be missed.
Dan – Buddy was a good dog. You’re right in the fact that he was a stand offish dog but still a good dog. Rest in peace Buddy.
Comment by Steve — October 16, 2009 @ 1:03 am