Barney passed to the bridge yesterday. He came to me as a "throw away dog". His owner was taking him in for euthanisia due to moving to an apartment that didn't allow dogs. He was an outdoor dog his entire life, but with me he got a cozy bed, an indoor home and as much love as I could give.
Barney was always a bit standoffish with me, but over the years he learned to love, learned to trust and learned to be a dog.
Barney was a foster failure - he was 9 when he came to our organization and no one wanted him. He had advanced arthritis, chronic ear infections and never totally bonded to humans - but I think he was happy with me his last few years. At least I hope I gave him love and comfort during his senior year.
Barney - I miss you so much and I only hope that I made your life a bit better. I'm so sorry I didn't have you at a younger age - your life could have been so much more had you had a family that made you a part of their everyday lives rather than a family that threw you in the back yard and ignored you. You had a hard life and I can only hope your life was made a bit better in my home.
Run hard at the bridge sweet boy and never forget that there was someone that loved you.
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