Losing a dog is always hard. The first time is never different from the next. In our family, we always had dogs for a very long time. Each of us were attached to every dog that lived with us for a small part of our lives. Some of us were luckier to witness unconditional love in different shapes and sizes. Whether it was Chimpy, Pappu, Chutkie or Juppu, our hearts ached every time one of them left us. I think it is not the time they leave, but how they leave us that matters the most. Today, in a matter of a few months, we have lost a few more of these faithful beings, Meenakshi and Snowy. Without them, our lives would have been incomplete. Their barks, tantrums and whines made the house a home. From Meenakshi's skills to hunt down wild rats to Snowy barking when strangers entered the house, both of them made their presence felt in their own little mad ways. Their absence will definitely haunt our memories and the house they grew up in. There's something that makes dogs so endearing to us as we miss them more when they are gone. RIP Meenakshi and Snowy. Now, when we enter the house gate, we will no longer hear Meenakshi whining to be petted or little Snowy wagging her tail as she waits at the portico to welcome us home. Snowy, your presence will be truly missed especially when we eat your favourite-buttered naans!
A meaningful quote by an American Wild-life photographer, Roger A. Caras:
"Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole."
1 comment:
Very well said, Rashmi. All our babies leave memorable impressions on us. They will continue to be a part of our lives. RIP, Meenu & Snowy��
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