By the time you read this I will be dead. I have only two days of life in my physical form remaining and much to do before I go. I always knew this day would come. I knew that at…
Category: Spirit Dogs
Troubling Thoughts
It’s been almost two months since Mama left us. I miss her wild and quiet ways. She moved like a coyote and always had a far away look in her eyes. The day after Mama died we learned that Shiloh…
Mama We Miss You
Mama was special and wild. I think she was part coyote. She had strange ways but she was very gentle. For some reason Mama liked me and always sniffed me to make sure that I was okay. At first I…
I’m Alone Now
My mother died three days ago. I knew she had to go. She was weak and confused and didn’t want her food. I looked out for her as best I could. I licked her ears to let her know I…
I’m Okay Now
It doesn’t hurt to die. Really it doesn’t. I just felt a little sting when the sedative went in. My mom had her arms around me for support and I slowly fell asleep on my feet. Mom helped me lie…
Before I Go
I should not have waited so long to speak of what is in my heart. But the end has come upon me quickly and I struggle to give voice to feelings that overwhelm me. To many I am an old…
I am Gone
I crossed the rainbow bridge early this week when my physical body failed me. My people wept as they wished me godspeed. I was already focused on the road ahead, so I barely noticed the vet who so gently helped…
Me and My Baby
No matter how bad things got, I always had my baby. They took everything else away from me except for Shiloh and my will to live. But in the end Shiloh and I both survived and began our new life…
When The Barking Stopped
I’m not sure exactly what turned our barks silent. Maybe it was the constant stress of Tess wanting to kill Shiloh. Maybe it was because Mom was so disappointed how things turned out. Or maybe there just wasn’t a lot…
Time Moves On
I arrived at Asherpark in January 2010 straight from the joint, an aging ex-con suddenly given a second chance at life thanks to Old Dog Haven. My new family chose me because they thought with my dark and brooding looks,…
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