Gumbo

[pslamont]

For those of you who knew him, our much loved pet Beaghe/Corgie died yesterday. He was OLD OLD OLD .. about 16 or 17... and it was expected. Bob buried him in a nice spot in the woods behind our home.

We got Gumbo from the local pound in San Diego about 10 years ago. He was six, well trained and became attached to me the moment we saw one another. He was a loving companion in California and although he didn't like being turned into an outside dog here in Hawaii, he remained a joy in our lives.

This last year he has had all the signs of senility and was miserable. Wice I tried to put him down and out of his misery with excessive pain medications but he rallied each time. Incredible dog! What I gave him would have done ME in! He died quietly on his own curled up in his favorite bed on our lanai.

I guess I am just telling you this so I have an audience to say something nice about him to. I loved this dog as I have never loved another pet. I will miss him but am very glad he is out of his misery.

Thanks for your good thoughts and just for "listening"...

Pam