If life is like a box of chocolates, then a pet's death is like the chicken pox....let me explain. I have never before experienced the loss of a significant pet. Hampsters, fish, and a stray cat, but never a pet that I had grown attached to or was responsible for. I believe that this has seriously hindered me as an adult. Similar to chicken pox, I think that the older you are when you go through losing a great pet, the worse it is. Right now, I have a severe case of "Neo pox." Friday afternoon, Kevin, Nala, and I said goodbye to our beloved boy, Neo. He went peacefully and surrounded by those who care deeply for him. He was a victim of cancer. He was 8 years old. He was our first baby...But he was so much more than that too. Neo was:
Always smiling
Cuddly
Bashful
Daddy's buddy
not a fan of scary movies
Photogenic
never enthused about taking a bath
Well read
Refined
Playful
Always ready for a party
An expert napper
Good at making himself comfy wherever he was
a great pillow
loved
a good TV buddy
trendy...oooh look at that Snuggie!
rewarding..."good job finding that Geocache, Debbie!"
Obedient (not really, but this picture could fool anyone)
Part of our family
a great exercise partner
An expert gift opener
Guardian of the yard (look out squirrels & opossums)
A very good brother to Nala
Always curious
Obsessed with tennis balls, cookies, and wrapping paper (so put them together and watch out!)
the only dog I knew who needed to wear pajamas to bed
Adorable
.......our good boy.
Always smiling
Cuddly
Bashful
Daddy's buddy
not a fan of scary movies
Photogenic
never enthused about taking a bath
Well read
Refined
Playful
Always ready for a party
An expert napper
Good at making himself comfy wherever he was
a great pillow
loved
a good TV buddy
trendy...oooh look at that Snuggie!
rewarding..."good job finding that Geocache, Debbie!"
Obedient (not really, but this picture could fool anyone)
Part of our family
a great exercise partner
An expert gift opener
Guardian of the yard (look out squirrels & opossums)
A very good brother to Nala
Always curious
Obsessed with tennis balls, cookies, and wrapping paper (so put them together and watch out!)
the only dog I knew who needed to wear pajamas to bed
Adorable
.......our good boy.
1 comment:
Oh guys I am so sorry to hear of sweet Neo's loss. He was such a wonderful happy puppy and I know the pain your heart feels right now all too well. Todd and I actually FINALLY watched Marley & Me Saturday night and I cried my eyes out- 2 years after losing Hunter.
Neo was your first baby and will ALWAYS hold that special place in your hearts. You were the best parents he and Nala were blessed with and he knows how much you love him. He is pain free and looking down on you all as he chases his squirrels and possums across that Rainbow Bridge ;) We love you guys and send hugs to you in this hard time.
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