Fifteen years ago Bret and I brought home an adorable little puppy who had been abandoned in a box in a park. We fell in love with the little guy right away. Only a few short weeks later he was run over by our neighbor and we had to make the decision about what to do with him. Of course, we were already deeply attached and decided we would somehow figure out a way to pay for whatever vet bills ensued. He soon recovered from his injuries and two years later got a "sister" Nika.
We added two "real" children to the mix and became one big happy family.
Over the years, he limped a little more, went completely deaf, and started sleeping more and more hours each day -- not exactly the watch dog he started off as but still an important part of our family.
Today a tragic accident took him from us and left a little hole in our hearts. We have always been surprised that he has lived as long as he has especially with everything he has been through, and he was a trooper up until the very end. In the past year and a half, we have lost three of our dogs and it doesn't get any easier. He will be missed!
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I'm so sorry! :-)
So sad to hear about Tiger. He was such a big part of your family and it's never easy no matter how old they are.
XOXOX
Barb & Tom
Oh Amy, my heart is breaking. I am so sorry to hear about Tiger. I know he was your first "baby". I always loved him coming up to the car to greet us. Our thoughts are with you guys.
Love us!