To be honest, I've always been more of a cat person. I really could use a cat now, but where we live (on the world's busiest road, I'm sure) I'm afraid kitty wouldn't have a very long life. I had a darling dog when I was in my teens, and like you, my parents "got rid of her" while I was away. Dogs don't understand why their humans grow up and leave home, and it was that, and other reasons for them to do what they did. It's a shattering experience. I can relate to your feelings of betrayal. But my dog wasn't even sick, just "in the way".
Oh Rose, that is so sad and I bet, at the time, difficult to accept. It is definitely hard without animals, I think that is why I nurture nature so much.
Shedding a little tear here as I read this. Animals can have such an impact on your life. Those of us who cherish them, many here on substack, feel their lives and deaths so keenly. I'm sorry you weren't able to be by Cammie's side at her end. This sort of thing feels like such a betrayal, and I feel for you.
But what a wonderful friend you had for those key years. You'll never forget her.
I for one look forward to the next doggy/nature instalments 🥀🐕
To be honest, I've always been more of a cat person. I really could use a cat now, but where we live (on the world's busiest road, I'm sure) I'm afraid kitty wouldn't have a very long life. I had a darling dog when I was in my teens, and like you, my parents "got rid of her" while I was away. Dogs don't understand why their humans grow up and leave home, and it was that, and other reasons for them to do what they did. It's a shattering experience. I can relate to your feelings of betrayal. But my dog wasn't even sick, just "in the way".
Oh Rose, that is so sad and I bet, at the time, difficult to accept. It is definitely hard without animals, I think that is why I nurture nature so much.
Shedding a little tear here as I read this. Animals can have such an impact on your life. Those of us who cherish them, many here on substack, feel their lives and deaths so keenly. I'm sorry you weren't able to be by Cammie's side at her end. This sort of thing feels like such a betrayal, and I feel for you.
But what a wonderful friend you had for those key years. You'll never forget her.
I for one look forward to the next doggy/nature instalments 🥀🐕
Thank you Sally, her presence is still missed today. Thanks for the encouragement for similar posts, it means a lot.🙏❤️
I mean it.
Ah he sounds very special. I wish they lasted longer. ❤️