Sweet Luna….1995 – 2010. She was ready to say goodbye, as it was clear from Lauren’s words below that Luna had finished what she set out to do. I didn’t have the honor of knowing her when she was younger, but Lauren tells me she was somewhat of a lunatic. It is hard to imagine, since she has always been the most polite of dog customers, never stealing anything, tolerating Blue’s obnoxious behavior….well, okay, so she was quite the beggar. Actually, one of the worst. And she had the most hopeful, endearing look….I promise you couldn’t resist giving her JUST ONE MORE. Which is why I brought lots of treats on Sunday, when I met Lauren and Luna to say goodbye. And when I was trying to save one last salmon treat to give her just before I left, she found it in my back pocket.
Lauren, thanks for thinking of me before letting her go.
Nothing better than getting butt scritches…..
Some words from Lauren about Luna:
She was the most amazing dog. In spirit and just plain physically. She survived a leap that was more than a story down in her younger years, a fall down a flight of stairs less than a year ago and both without a scratch. The amount food and items she consumed included a supply of birth control pills, an aluminum can, several cd covers, hats, belts, carrot cake, several chocolate bars, lemon squares, breakfast burritos, god knows how many loaves of bread, wheels of cheese, too many oakley sunglasses to count and that does not include anything from her many dumpster diving escapades. Her love and friendship taught me more than any single person in my life and I am so grateful for being able to realize that while she was still with me. When I was able to finally see her spirit as something other than some kind of karmic torture (those who knew her as a puppy will understand) is when I began realizing all the lessons and gifts she brought me on a daily basis. She showed me the joy found in living in the moment. The spirit of discovery and curiosity. The happiness that could be found when life is approached in a playful manner and with a sense of wonder. Patience. Good God, she was trying to teach me that one from day one but I didn't realize it was something I had until the end of her sweet life, when to my surprise I had in bucket fulls. Acceptance. How much easier life is when you don't fight it and accept whatever comes at you. And finally love. There is no limit on that one. I am still amazed at the endless capacity I have for loving her more and more. Even now that she is gone. My dear sweet luna, I was a better person for having known you and loved you.
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