Friday, March 6, 2009

R.I.P.

Cita called me earlier today to let me know that she and her husband had to have one of their dogs put to sleep. Mr. Coley is no longer with us:



He was a favorite of mine because of his story and his attitude. He was, from what we could tell, a feral dog who followed Cita's husband home. He allowed himself to be domesticated and he allowed himself to love and be loved in return. He was a tough guy, shy but dominate. He had the softest tail you ever wanted to touch. He looked a bit like a fox.

I can only imagine how hard this is for Cita and her husband. I loved Coley a lot, and I'm sure my love was just a tip of the iceberg. So, folks, send your condolences to my friends, and remember this lovely animal who taught us something about trust, love, and faithfulness.

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