Exactly 14 years ago today, my hubby & I got our first baby.
I remember the date because it was a funny coincidence - we got Toby 9 months to the day after we were married. :) A little furry for a baby but we loved him just as much. I loved him so much that I actually missed a few college classes - how could you go to a boring class when you had such a cute puppy at home?? :) He was the biggest love, and was so eager to please us that he was super easy to train. I read all the puppy books and exposed him to all different kinds of people - that's when we discovered the fact that he didn't like kids. So he bit kids as a puppy and bit kids as an adult. That was his only flaw (that, and eating an entire pan of brownies which cost me $700 and a night of tears...). It's so funny because he was the perfect dog in every other way - so sweet, so loyal, so loving, so obedient... He loved bananas and reminded me of a little black bear. He had the softest, thickest fur I've ever felt.
Last January, at 13.5 years old, he just collapsed in my kitchen. I had a brand-new baby and an injured husband and so much going on that I was barely able to process losing Toby. So I'm thinking of you today my friend and wishing that I could scrub my hands through your super-soft black fur and see your precious little doggie face.
I love you and I miss you and I'll never forget you.
Prego Me & Toby - November 19, 2007
4 comments:
I miss the Tobster as well- he was always very friendly with me and loved to have his ears scratched.
You never get over losing a dog- I beleive they'll meet us in Heaven though, so that gives me comfort. My Sammi Jo is getting old and decrepid right now and I hesitate to take her to the vet because I'm worried that they'll say she needs put down. She turned 12 this summer.
You made me cry all over again. I was just looking through our older picture album and the pictures of baby Toby when you and Mike brought him with you for Christmas in South Jordan. I love the one of you standing under the tree with all the snow and you are holding Toby just little black fur ball. He had such a dignity about him. Truly a gentleman dog with nothing but love showing in his eyes. He is missed, but how great to have had him as a part of your family. lv u
Very touching blog post, Squeester.
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