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Pet Chatter
In Memoriam
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Joshua June 9,
2008, was the day our hearts were broken. It was the day we laid to rest our
14-year-old border collie mix, Joshua. He was truly a once in a lifetime
friend. He
became part of our family in June of 1994 at just two months. We adopted him
from North Shore Animal League in Port Washington, NY. We were looking at another puppy
but hadn't quite made up our minds when another little guy made such a racket
trying to get our attention. That was Joshua. He had chosen us and all that
was left to do was make sure we got the message. He came home with us that
very day. It was on the ride home that he “told” us his name. Never
Josh, always Joshua. It suited him.
From
the beginning he charmed everyone he met. People loved to stroke his soft fur
and he was a friend to all. He wasn’t crazy about car trips but he loved to
be with us and tolerated the ride as best he could. When we moved to Seven
Springs he was thrilled. He loved walking in the woods and splashing through
the springs. Sadly that time was all too short.
We
brought him home for burial and planted a lilac bush on his grave. I like to
think the roots will grow down and cradle his body. I’ve
been able to chat with him a few times since then and he’s doing well. He
sent me a picture of him lying by a stream, under a shade tree. Several
butterflies had landed on his back and were enjoying his soft fur. He’s also
visited us in spirit to make sure we’re ok. That’s so Joshua to be concerned
about us now that he is free of all earthly cares.
Goodbye
sweet boy. We’ll never forget you.
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