persephone Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 Today, my auntie had her little old companion put down. Shilfie was 14. She was blind, and had kidney problems. As a pup she was a bit of a terror terrier.. a cheeky cairn, with twinkly eyes, and a busy black nose My auntie has never been into understanding dogs.... and there were often many problems. Shilfie took it all in her stride- she may have been a runaway... but only to where there was fun and company . She may have been fidgety to groom... it hurt when the wrong tools were used. She was called disobedient..... well.. she was a lot of the time-but incessant repetition and bad timing will do that! At obedience school they both enjoyed it in their own fashion... didn't progress far, or quickly, but it was a much needed outing for them both Moving to the small unit with tiny yard was a trial at first... not many walks, and no company made for a wriggly and noisy dog....... this did settle with age.... The two of them... both fairly deaf and sturdily built would toddle around on short walks.. and then retire, to sit in the sun and think on other times. In the past 18 months, Shilfie got quite ill, and wasn't the sparky little girl we all loved...Auntie too had her problems.. but "good Morning, Dog" was one of her bright spots every day . Now that's over. A tiny unit, a grumpy old lady.. a miniscule lawn which now will grow evenly, and without holes under the shadehouse roof. A sad old lady.. with no one to shout at.. and no one to rip up the tissues dropped near the bin. Run happily across the bridge little girl........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_PL_ Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 oh what a lovely tribute. Run free old girl. How beautiful, I hope Aunty is faring ok. eta Shilfie is the best terrier name! I'll add it to my list. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
persephone Posted April 7, 2009 Author Share Posted April 7, 2009 Thanks, powerlegs........... not sure how Auntie will go, actually... this is the first time she has actually lived 'alone'.. no family or animals...... Shilfie was a great Cairn ambassador Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi Posted April 7, 2009 Share Posted April 7, 2009 So sad for your auntie. What a little character Shilifie sounded. we have a few oldies who shuffle round here with their little old dogs, its hard to imagine them without their cranky scruffy little mates. I hope your auntie will not be too lonely. fifi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMD² Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 run free little one. I hope your Aunty goes alright. You might have to call on her a bit more now.. Loneliness is really bad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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