Tue 15 Sep 2009
Gut wrenching. That about sums it up. 12 years of:
- picking up the garbage scattered on the floor throughout the apartment because I forgot to close the bathroom door before I left
- backpacking trips without a single whine about how much further we were going that day
- giving her a bath because she rolled in something nasty when she was out running in the neighoring farm fields
- running along side of me, forgetting that anything else even exists
- replacing shower curtains because a thunderstorm came through while I was away and her safe place is the bathtub and her nervous activity is to shred the shower curtain
- giving me her paw or rolling over or sitting in return for a treat
- vacuuming up ungodly amounts of dog hair and swearing I would never have another short haired dog again
- returning home to find the container of chocolate chip cookies or brownies I left on the counter laying on the floor empty
- horrendous doggy breath
- thinking that car rides were the absolute, most exciting thing life had to offer
- unconditional love, company, friendship, and kisses
I wouldn’t trade a single day of it.
Ackey in her younger years
Ackey at her best - backpacking the trails
Ackey gnawing on the mother of all bones. Lasted a day or two...maybe.
Ackey on her last backpacking trip...after a 15 mile day...too tired to lift her head to eat
Ackey insisting on sleeping in Charlie's bed...no matter how uncomfortable
Ackey tolerating some snuggling with Uncle Dave
Letting it all hang out
I’ll miss my Ackey-girl.
September 15th, 2009 at 1:01 pm
Nice tribute to a good friend. Next time give a tissue alert.
Krumy
September 15th, 2009 at 1:43 pm
You gave Ackey a fulfilling life–a dog could not have asked for more! That was a heartfelt tribute. Take care, Mickey.
September 15th, 2009 at 2:09 pm
She was a very lucky dog! Thanks for sharing this with us!
September 15th, 2009 at 3:04 pm
Ackey knew how much you loved her! What a great friend and companion! Difficult times make us stronger….hang in there Mickey!
September 15th, 2009 at 8:59 pm
We’re glad to have know her albeit briefly. We’re also glad she recently enjoyed the brownies and tomato we sent home (for her, apparently) LOL
Wonderful memories. Thanks for sharing.
September 16th, 2009 at 7:57 am
What a wonderful dog and friend! I’m happy for you both that you had 12 good years together (same amount of time I had with my Jazzman)- just sorry that it wasn’t much, much longer. My heart hurts for you. Karen
September 16th, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Ummm……this is the saddest thing I’ve ever read about such a beautiful creation. Now that I’m crying!, just know that your baby-girl is with all the other gifts this nature gives us and we’ll bring in her light every chance we get.
Love, me and the weenies (who will also be mourning her loss).
September 16th, 2009 at 7:57 pm
How sad, but touching. You really had a lot of adventures and good memories. She was one lucky dog.
September 17th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Awww…thanks so much everyone. The worst is starting to dull but I still find myself making sure I close the bathroom door before I leave in the morning and expecting her greeting when I get home at night.
Thanks for sharing all the stories of your furry little friends with me over the past few days.
September 22nd, 2009 at 1:46 pm
I can’t even imagine. Sorry I didn’t know earlier or I would have brought you something consoling. You are welcome to my old man terror anytime you want…gladly trade you him for Charlie any day!
September 25th, 2009 at 2:20 am
What a great tribute to a fabulous friend…wish I could have met her. How lucky we are to have these canine friends in our lives….just wished they could live longer…they are so much like us in so many other ways. Jazzman did the same thing with the bathroom trash…..tearing it all up if we left the door open during the night. Other than that she was a perfect angel….well….she did get kinda mouthy with other dogs on the street. Wish I had a movie of her rolling back and forth on the floor, on her back, to show how happy she was to see me or anyone else she knew…such a passionate little girl! I hope Jazzman and Ackey are playing together in Nirvana, telling stories of their human friends.
Take care of yourself….