Two years ago today, Hobbes, our cairn terrorist-princess, began to have seizures that were not controllable by medication. Two hours later I held her as she shuddered one last time and then was lifeless. This blog is dedicated to you Hobbes...for all you taught us about life with dogs, for all I did not understand but have learned since, and for all the cairns that have and will follow because of you.
Hobbes was a backyard breeder pup. We like to say that she chose us, and boy did she! From the first day we brought her home, she filled our home with life. She had a Voice and never hesitated to use it! She could convince our resident Scottie to giving up his toy or trick us into thinking the visiting big dog was hurting her, only so she could scurry off with his treats. Hobbes never backed away from anything. She was brave, bold, dominant and devoted.
We will scatter her ashes today. And will continue to remember her lessons. Life with dogs is fun, challenging, aggravating, but above all so much richer than life without them. Here is to you, Hobbes. Long may you live in our hearts.
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Bless you sweet girl for bringing the love of cairn terriers into your mom and dad's hearts and souls.....because of this love they are part of a large family of aunties and uncles who rescue cairns who so desperately need help!
ReplyDeletewow that made me really miss hobbes aka toto!
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