this is inspired by a conversation i just had with someone on msn. we were talking about dogs - we had both lost some and we were talking about how it affects you.
when i was younger (im talking infants school here!), we had two irish setters. Sarah and Lucy. they were sisters i think, i don't really remember too much. they were very old though whilst i was growing up. well, my parents used to come and meet me every day after school with Sarah and Lucy and walk me home. one day, in year two, mum and dad came to meet me with only one dog. i asked where Sarah was and they told me she was in heaven. at the time, it didn't really bother me that much, but i remember crying in bed that night. the next day, they turned up without any dogs. Lucy had been put down too. i asked about it when i got older, turns out they were in pain with arthuritis due to their age. mum and dad decided it would be better just to put them out of their suffering. you might think its a bit cruel but they honestly did it for the best.
the dogs are buried in Quex Park, and every spring that area gets covered in daffodils. i've never been but it's nice because they are practically the same colour as their fur was.
we now have two dogs - a rescue labrador called Bailey who we got 8 years ago and a retired greyhound called Sherry that we got in september.
it makes you think though - you get used to having a dog around. they make good company - you can never argue with them. they're faithful and will always listen to you. loosing that companionship and stability that their presence brings can actually make you really upset. i miss Sarah and Lucy, and when Bailey goes im going to be majorly sad.
it also makes you appreciate what you have though - cats, dogs, goldfish, friends, family. everything.
so..... deep thinking done for the day
im having a pizza/ice cream.zombie film a-thon soon.
time to get and gory baby!!!
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