In memory of Buddy

“He is your friend, your partner, your defender, your dog. You are his life, his love, his leader. He will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart.”

Today marks 4 months since my dog Buddy died. With time your pain seems to lesson but my memory of it hasn't faded. There isn't a day that goes by that I don't think of Buddy. After having him for almost twelve years, and him being with me through so much I'm still scarred from losing him.

I figured today I'd make a blog just for Buddy, to remember what a great dog and friend he was through the years. I love and miss you Buddy. I will never forget you. I wish you were still here.


Above: Buddy at 9 months old. He was wearing his new collar and leash I had picked out for him from Petsmart.

Above: I still remember this day. It was the 2nd day Buddy was home after my mom had taken me to pick out his leash and collar.


Above: Buddy and me X-mas morning in 1997.

Above: Gentle Buddy. Buddy loved kids. He was trying to kiss my niece Brittney while she was in the tub. 97'

Above: WOW, it's amazing looking back. This is a picture of Buddy and Pebbles. Pebbles is 7 months old here. She doesn't look like the same dog. Buddy and Pebbles were great friends. I remember when I brought Pebbles home and had her hidden in my room from my parents, Buddy and Pebble were playing so hard bouncing all over I was afraid they would give it away that I was hiding a puppy!

Above: Buddy and Pebbles sharing a rawhide shoe. Buddy was so sweet. I really miss him.

Above: Buddy saying hello to Woody. This shows how gentle he was.

Above: Buddy with Brittney and Pez. Brittney had put a hat on Buddy too. Buddy never minded.

Above: This time it was me who dressed him up. I think he was embarrassed, but he didn't mind.

Above: Pebbles, Buddy and me. My first two dogs.

Above: Is the last picture I ever took of Buddy. Looking at his picture makes me cry. It captures his big brown eyes and his sweet expression. It makes me think and remember how much I let him down over these past few years. I ignored him a lot because of my kids and everything going on. And because of those last few years of Buddy's life I'll never forgive myself.

RIP Buddy. You brought me so many good memories, and you were my friend when I needed you. You taught me so much.

Some may say it's "just a dog" but for those who feel that way they've never really had a bond with an animal before. A dog is better then most people in this world. Dogs have unconditional love, and show so much kindness. That's something that a lot people don't have. Dogs also don't stab you in the back, or betray you. The best friend you could ever have is your dog...