Today I am sad. I have lost a furry family member. A beautiful female black lab, Yankee. She was a wonderful loving creature, who shared alot with me over more than 15 yrs. She was strong willed and battled a neurological issue which effected her mobility for 14 months. In just the past month she had visited with her canine cousins (Snake & Molly) from Slidell, and her doggie friends (Ginny & Maddie, Salem & Bandit) here in Hartsville. I'm sure now she's playing with Dino (Grandpa Lasley's Husky), Francy (Mary's bordercollie), Buddy (Neighbor dog) and Shadow (David's cat), plus chasing rabbits and running like she could no longer could do here. She will be missed very very much. I guess I just had her on loan anyway, and it was time to send her back to heaven who saw fit to allow me to borrow her for as long as I was permitted. She was a blessing.
I think about all the Christmas presents she loved to unwrap, the balloon games, learning the radio fence, the fido shocker, the landscaping fabric she "played" with, and the termites she found in Grandma Lasley's front foyer floor. Lots of good time, good travels, friendly faces and food. She always loved food...dog food, people food, treats and cookies. I know exactly where that missing fresh baked loaf of raisin bread went, even though I never found a crumb. She shared her life with many other furry friends like Shadow, Angel, Buster, Sammy, Cesar, and several foster pets. She was always happy to greet everyone and never disliked anyone. She knew many human friends and family, charming them all in her own special way. Born at Eglin AFB in Florida, she also lived in Ohio, Kentucky, and South Carolina, and visited Michigan.
Thanks to everyone who had a role in her life. Leon, for caring for her in the end, peanutbutter toast each morning, and being there yesterday; David & Peggy for caring for her her at other times; Bob M, for bringing her into my life; Craig for bringing her Sammy & frisbee in the pool; Shawn, for giving her cool kids to play with; Bob K, for giving us both a place to stay together when we needed; Mom & Dad for making her their first Grand-dog; Melody, Jet, Brett, Charlie, Scott, Roger & Fred for being amazing Yankee sitters over the last few years; other family members who welcomed my furry 4 footed child into their homes, and lastly to the Drs at Anderson who helped her stay healthy and happy as long as she could, and made the way home peaceful when it was time.
We miss you pretty girl, Yankee.
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