TGIF ! Phew it is Friday and I am really looking forward to this weekend, to kick back and relax, I need it. Madam on the other hand is full of energy so am sure my relaxing will be walking her also plus weather permitting park time.
Mom got me some bones this week from the butcher to compensate for her crazy week and I got so excited as I love them and was barking to get one when I saw the bag. I was being a brat BOL.
Nili in the park today, she was so funny, she carried the last of her bone from the morning with her and lay in the sun chewing on it till she got up and then aww it got lost (I found it and put it in the garbage)
I decided not to stress Nili out with a costume this year but instead put a bowtie on her, which she tried getting off LOL it was really cute though.
Halloween always brings back bitter sweet memories for me as I remember the last time Baby dressed up for Halloween, our first one in San Francisco, she dressed as a fire hydrant which I had found at Goodwill and did not realize what it was till I got home. It was the last event we did together as 5 days later she passed away from IMHA.
Her famous costume
It came on suddenly, from one moment running in the park and within 24 hours she was listless lying on her bed refusing to eat or drink. I at the time lived around the corner from the vet so I ran her there and by the time they figured out after tests what was happening, there was very little we could do for her, she spent her last night at the clinic, went into a coma and I held her in my arms as I let her cross the Rainbow Bridge. It was one of the hardest days in my life and I miss her in so many ways to this day.
So today I decided that the blog would be a memorial for my little trooper, my rock, who went through so much with me but we survived it all and once we were free, in our own home she crossed the Rainbow Bridge. I say to this day she left me safe and allowed me to rescue a new fur kid which I could open my heart and home to so along came Layla.
I do not have many photos of Baby as in those days there were no phones with cameras so am sharing one of my favorites of her
Everyone please hug your fur kids, make memories and remember we are all blessed to have them share our lives with them.
Have a safe wonderful weekend
With a woof and love from Nili
Lets start off withsome ***hugs!!!***
Make those memories and cherrish all the good and the bad.
I always tell all my kids – furry or not, that i love them the most and that they are my favorite child. Which may sound terrible or rediculous, but in that moment it holds the truth and gives them all an individual moment to feel special and valued. Its our own private little moment. This is where its just the 2 of us and we can “hug” it out and feel that love.
Victoria cherishing memories is the best gift we can get as they keep us going. I cuddle Nili like I used to do with Layla and Baby as much as possible telling her that I love her as I want her to feel the love 24/7 and she is my fur kid.
Someone is impatient for bones, there’s another precious memory being made in real time.
Thank you for the reminder to give out hugs and love and affection liberally and always, while we can.
Nili is very impatient, what she wants she lets me know LOL. Yes we must always give lots of hugs and love to our fur kids.
Baby was so lucky to find you and you to find her. You both needed each other. As you’ve said, she knew you were safe before she thought she could leave. It always sucks to lose a good friend. Henry and I are sending you hugs.
Henry says Nili should have a cookie to top off her bone treat. I think we’re getting another storm mid-week. Be safe!
Terri it was so hard I was a mess but I also know she is not suffering and that is all that matters, we were fortunate to have each other although for a short time friendship memories are always the most important and she is always in my heart.
Nili woofs thank you Henry for the cookie and please eat one also so we can share. Please take care with the storm coming in and be safe.
What a shock to lose Baby like that, but it sounds like you’re right. She left you when you were settled and she knew you’d be okay. Two more very lucky pups have been saved by you, and now Nili is living her best life, eating bones in the park!
Hindy it was such a shock and there is no cure for it either but I am blessed to have had Layla and now Nili to keep me going and of course share her story, I have been very blessed TG
It’s so hard when they pass around a holiday. Glad you found a way to celebrate with Nili and still hold the good memories in your heart of Baby.
I so agree with you Tiffany and I am very blessed to have Nili in my life now,
Baby was really something special. I love her fire hydrant costume, it’s so adorable. I think you’re right, she stayed with you until she knew you were safe, and then she could journey to the Rainbow Bridge.
Cathy she was so so special and had such a loving personality. Her fire hydrant costume was one of the funniest I have ever seen. I was so blessed to have had her in my life, and spend our life together in peace although it was short but I was safe safe when she crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and she had had a year or more of a peaceful life with me.
Sending big hugs for Baby…I know I lost my Gibson so suddenly, too. One minute running, the next, he’s down. But his was Hemangiosarcoma. Every day with our furbabies is so precious. Keep making those wonderful memories as they surely become visits for our hearts when they are no longer here with us.
And sweet Nili, loved her video. Such a cute, happy bark! xo
Dorothy sending you a big hug, it is so hard to think they are fine but they are not, it was such a shock for me like for you but I feel at least they are not suffering. Am happy you love the videos of Nili she is quite a clown LOL and keeps me amused.
A cute costume for next year is a “TY” beanie baby tag for their collar! It just feels like a tag to them, but for us it shows some holiday spirit. I love costumes that take a dog’s comfort and an owner’s traditions into account.
Andrea if they are not comfortable neither am I and Baby was very easy to dress up she loved clothes, Layla was different and so is Nili so I do not force it on them. I love the Beanie Baby Tag idea it sounds really comfy. Have a wonderful week