I adopted you from the shelter that fateful day and so began the best friendship I have ever had. No one wanted you because you were 5 and seemed to just lay around, but when you came out of the kennel you had so much energy and love to show.
I remember sitting in the grass that day talking to you and telling you that I needed a friend. You stuck your big ol’ fluffy tail in my face and then turned to give me a kiss. That’s when I knew I had to have you. My first dog and my best friend. I was told after you past that had I not of “saved” you from the pound that day, no one would have. It’s so sad to think that someone gave you up in the first place, but I’m glad because I gained the best friend I could have ever asked for. In the beginning you were scared and frightened of everyone, you had a bad past but you trusted me and soon warmed up to people.
Two years later you past away, having so many friends made along the way. I’m glad to know I gave you a better life, even though it was only for a few years, I’m glad you were in my life. You were always so smart and made me laugh and you always took great care of Kerry.
She never liked dogs and you knew that you had to be slow and gentle with her because of her handicap. She trusted you and you loved her so much, I’ll never forget the times you would run along side her bike and make sure she stayed on the side of the rode and got in front of her bike the times cars would come so she wouldn’t get hurt. You protected and watched over her and I thank you for that.
You were one of a kind. Always making me laugh when I needed to be cheered up, and just being there to love me and make me feel special. I’m sorry you had to leave but I know you were sick. I couldn’t bare to see you in pain anymore. I know you wouldn’t want mama to cry but I just miss you so much. It’s empty without you and I keep thinking your going to come back. I know you’re up in heaven though, showing all the other dogs how fast you can run and doing your “laps”, or rolling on your back and sticking your front paws in the air as if to ‘Praise the Lord” and making all those funny noises you used to make.
I was looking on this site and I was amazed to come across a story titled “In Memory of Apache”, I read it and what surprised me more was it was a story about a female husky mix named Apache. It made me smile thinking that you’re up there with a girl dog named Apache, maybe you two are “dating”. She sorta looked like you too, but I’m glad your up there with some special dogs, like Rosie and Poco and Shelly too.
They all knew me when I was little and since you came into my life when I was 16, they can update you and tell you stories about my younger years. I will never forget you Apache, for you completed me. You were my soulmate and fate brought us together that day. I had waited all my life to get a dog and finally got one.
The best one of all, you. We will meet again someday for your time here was too short. I need my best friend back, my heart isn’t the same. But for now watch over me and protect me like you always would.
Love and Kisses Baby……
Always and Forever,
| Apache |
| Jackie McKenna |