I've put off this post all day, all because its hard. Its hard to put into words my thoughts and feelings, and its because honestly I don't want to cry again.
Yesterday afternoon I said goodbye to my childhood dog. My childhood best friend that had 4 paws. We had a different relationship then most, see I didn't always live with him. But our bond was just as good.
I remember bringing Duncan home like it was yesterday. We were in my Granny's yellow VW Bug, and we had to drive a couple hours to get him. I remember walking on the property to the pups and seeing the mom and dad, and knowing Duncan would be a big dog. It was my last day visiting my dad and step-mom this trip, but gosh it was such a great day. Duncan howled the whole way home! But he was super cute and I thought it was the best anyways! Even better is my flight got cancelled that night and I got to come back for more puppy cuddles.
He was such a happy boy, every time I would come visit he would jump on his two front paws with such a gentle demeanor and have the biggest smile on his face! I won't forget that. its engrained into my head. He had the softest ears, and once you started petting them you didn't want to stop. He was a good cuddlebug for sure. And he absolutely loved the lake. He would play, play, play, and keep playing. Its definitely in the Lab blood.
He is one of the reasons I wanted a Lab when I was getting a dog of my own. I remember calling my Dad and step mom and telling them I completed the trio! Duncan, Hudson their yellow lab, and then Marley my black lab.
Marley and Duncan had such a special bond too -- the dark dog club as we called them. They would definitely cause some trouble, Hudson was only watching from afar I'm sure.
Yesterday I cried like a baby when I went to sit on the floor with him. His tail wagging knowing sissy was there with him. He holds some of my teenage secrets, he holds so many good memories. He loved my son for the short time he could, he would have definitely let him cuddle with him too. When I went to leave he blocked the door, like he was saying sissy don't go.
Buddy ill never forget you. You will always be my Duncan dog, leader of the dark dog club. My best friend. Please have fun at the lake in doggie heaven and don't miss us too much, we will be ok.
Rest In Peace
xoxo
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