You see, our dog Archie, has had arthritis for a few years now. Last winter he was bad, and he never fully recovered over the summer. Yesterday he was in pain and off his food. This morning he couldn't even get up. Gaz and I took the painful decision to take him to the vet and have him put to sleep. Put to sleep, just writing that is making me cry.
Archie was the best dog anyone could ever ask for. He was sweet and loving and loyal. He was also impulsive, kinda dumb and pain in the bum at times. But you could never stay mad with him for long. He'd turn those big brown eyes on you and you're heart would melt. EVERYONE loved Archie, the groomer almost cried today when we told her, he even managed to make the vet fall in love with him in the short time he was there. He had this way of being that made everyone who met him smile. Those of you who did meet him, know what I'm talking about. For those that never got to meet him I feel sorry, you missed out.
We have our happy memories of him, the times he played ball with Cassius when Cas was little. Archie NEVER gave back the ball, you had to catch him for it. I remember watching a four year old Cas desperately chase Archie round the yard at the farm. Archie would wait until Cas was within reaching distance and then run to the other end of the yard. Exuding a stupid happy grin, and Ner ner ner attitude.
For me and Gaz there are those times we were home alone with him. When he just wanted to be near you, would be happy just to sit beside us whilst we did whatever we had to. He was a happy dog, and a dog that made us happy.
Now the house feels empty, pulling up in the car outside and not seeing his big fluffy head in the window or hearing his excited bark........ that HURTS. I think it will for a while.
All that is left to say is - Bye-bye Boobear. We love you very much, and things will never be the same without you. Run free........
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