Today we had to put our sweet dog, Rosie to sleep. She was 17 years old; ancient for any dog but
especially so for a bigger dog such as Rose, a pit bull/lab mix. Her legs gave out and her heart was tired;
she was partially blind and mostly deaf. Keeping her alive would have only made
our family feel better; not her. She was never meant to simply, “stay alive” as
she lived her life joyfully; always using all of her senses.
As I look through old pictures and gaze at her bed and the
bowls that I cannot yet put away, I am reminded of the sweetness and purity of
her life. She taught me so much and to say that I
will miss her forever is an understatement. I think that we can all learn something from our
pets. Here are Rosie’s lessons in no particular order:
1. Stay curious
2. Don't hurt other creatures
3. Enjoy your food, especially the ice cream
4. Take naps
5. Be kind (wag your tail) to others.
6. Play
7. Display patience
8. Don't stand in the rain
9. Be excited about tomorrow
10. Age is just a number
2 comments:
Perfectly said! Fly peacefully Rosie :)
Thanks Susan - she was a sweetie.
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