Number 3

They say bad luck comes in waves of three. In April our beloved 14 year old Corgi Arlene died. In November my beloved mother died. Today, our sweet soulful German Shepherd, Wolfie died.

I’m done.

Wolfie came into our life on January 19, she made it through heart worm treatment, removal of ovarian cysts, arthritis but she couldn’t make it through kidney failure. But in one year, Wolfie brought so much to our lives. She became an ardent fan of Tatjana – following her, sitting beside her, and basically moping unless Tatjana was nearby.

Wolfie was our loaded gun – she looked so fierce and would only come alive to protect in such a noble way that we always felt safe with her around.

Wolfie was gentle. My fondest memory is of her laying on the living room floor while ten kids trampled all over on the day we made waffles for the kids in the neighborhood.

Wolfie was an innocent – having spent most of her life tied up in a backyard as a breeder, the ocean was wow to Wolfie, the big bed she stole from Loca was wow to Wolfie, Tatjana was a major wow to Wolfie, and Wolfie was wow to us.

In just one year this dog dug deep into our hearts and made a big big dent.

Too many tears – too little time – too much love.

Goodbye Wolfie, relax in peace.

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5 Responses to “Number 3”

  1. Melanie Says:

    I am so, so sorry to find out about Wolfie! You gave her as much love and joy as she gave the two of you in this past year. Remember that! She was beautiful and noble and is no longer in pain. This is is a small consolation, I know, but it helped me get through the loss of my Cori. My thoughts are with you and Tatjana.

  2. Rachel Says:

    Thanks Melanie, she was well loved here and she gave back double what she received.

  3. Ivette Says:

    rachel,

    i am sooo sorry to hear about Wolfie. Please my love to you and T. besos

  4. Alice Says:

    Never too much love! Long live Wolfie.

  5. Rachel Says:

    Indeed!

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