Day 66 - For Minnie..

Woke up this morning to some sad news, our beloved pet Jack Russel, Minnie, died from a seizure on Monday afternoon, aged 9 years old.

She was a great pet, a cute little hoont and a much loved companion to Zack.

We never think the day will come when pet's will move on, and yet, when it does happen, it makes us realise how much of an impact they actually have on our lives. The little rat, as she was commonly called, was a ball of energy - always lapping up the chance to run around with a ball, or play with whoever would come up to her.

She loved her food - there was no being picky with little Minnie - the small dog with the surprisingly endless stomach. I remember many a time seeing her struggling to breathe while lying on her mat after dinner, having consumed not only her's, but Zack's dinner that he didn't finish!..

Her favorite toy in the backyard - the washing line, is something that will always remind me of her.

And Dad's favorite thing to do, give her a bone that was almost double her size! Watch her take it, pick at it a little bit, go and bury it and then pester Zack to try and steal and eat his - while her's was stored away for a later date! This favorite pastime is memorialised in today's image, though not one I took today, (but off a camera phone so it's still with the trend) but a needed token to pay homage to a dear little pet who will surely be missed.

Day 66 - Monday 19 July 2010

To my dear little sister, who had to witness the passing of her dear Minnie, I pay you massive respect for your ability to stand strong through all this and know that we will all come out of this stronger.

Enjoy Doggie heaven Mins, and keep singing for all of us =)