What were we doing?
Photographs like these pop up in our displays all the time and they stir many memories.
Just before Christmas in 2009, we were delighting in our baby black Labrador puppy, Gus. He adored Frodo, my Velcro dog and spent as much time as he could tucked up with him or following him around. Frodo was an awkward dog with anyone he didn’t know, including other dogs, but was as gentle as could be with all the young ones in our family, whether two or four-legged. He was a faithful, loyal companion. He had many health problems, but he taught us so much. There are a number of blog posts about his life.
Gus grew into a very handsome boy, much admired by those who met him. He was a kind, sensitive dog, always anxious to please. He lived with enough dogs in the family that he never felt the need to meet and greet other dogs, though he was perfectly friendly if they approached him. He wrote many blog entries.
They are both much missed. Being remembered by those who loved them grants them immortality.
Orhan Pamuk
(1952-present)
I had never heard of the Velcro breed before. It is clear that you love your dogs and are keenly aware of the differences they reveal.
ReplyDeleteLovely memories!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous, and the joy they brought you and still bring you is a wonderful thing.
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