After almost 14 years, Charlie was laid to rest yesterday evening with my parents by her side and eating her favorite treat of dog biscuits. Anyone who has owned a dog, or any pet for that matter know that when you get a pet, they truly are much more than just a pet. They become a part of your family; your best friend. I can still remember the day we brought Charlie home. I was 14 years old at the time and we were living in Spokane. Our family made the drive to Othello where we were meeting the family who had a bunch of feisty and adorable 5 week old labs that needed new homes. After playing with all the pups and trying to get a feel for their personalities we all agreed on Charlie, not having any idea at the time of all the laughs, cuddles, sloppy kisses, and wonderful memories she would give us.
For those of you who knew Charlie would have to agree that she was a special one. I have never known any dog who’s personality even came close to Charlie’s. From five weeks old she was a spunky, hardheaded dog with a boatload of energy causing her to get into anything and everything. She even paid a visit to our neighbor one morning while she was taking a shower.
There is nothing false about the statement of a dog being a man’s best friend. Everyone in my family can attest to that, especially my dad who spent hours training her to be not just a good and obedient dog, but a good hunter and fishing buddy as well. As I sit here typing this out with tears rolling down my face, and my heart hurting, my heart hurts even more for my dad, mom, brother, and sister because I can only imagine the pain they are feeling as well. We all loved Charlie and am sure all have different memories that are special to us for different reasons.
Charlie was not only loyal, but she was a great listener, playmate, fishing and hunting partner, and walking buddy.
In her younger years, a couple of her favorite places to be were out in the boat, or hunting pheasants in the fields.
Although she was just as happy being anywhere we were…
or where there was food.
You see yesterday we didn’t just lose a pet.
We lost someone much more special.
We each lost a best friend…
a companion..
a very special part of our family.
Charlie will be greatly missed and as sad as I am, I am also happy to know that Charlie is no longer hurting or struggling, but she is free of pain and resting in peace.
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