This is a tribute to two amazing dogs. Completely different but also very alike. Both made me very happy, both comforted me, both made me smile and both broke my heart. Daisy and Ruby. Two old friends I will never forget and will always mourn for because I can not accept their absence. I glow when I speak of them and then cry because I miss them so much and feel a void in my heart and life since they passed away.
Daisy was a character. She was a small mutt who had a loud bark and believed herself to be a queen. She was the oldest of two other pets. A golden retriever/Husky named Duke and a cat Millie. Daisy was the boss though. The two other pets have a lot of respect for her and Daisy knew she had the power. Even with her people, she felt herself to be above of. She was spoiled and amusing but she was my best friend. I was given Daisy when I was 4 years old. Growing up I had many obstacles to overcome. There was a lot of strife and Daisy it seemed took it upon herself to make it all better. She was a comfort and a joy to have around. She was fun to play with but also was content to cuddle. I have so many memories of her and it was always evident
that Daisy was my favourite.
Daisy and I shared a special bond I could never experience with any of my other pets. It was a once in a lifetime thing. Daisy was my first dog and my best friend. Nobody could take her place. I wasn’t the only one who felt her absence when she passed away. Everyone loved Daisy and she knew it. She always thought very highly of herself. Daisy had a heart murmur all through her life even though we didn’t know. She was full of energy and rarely tired.
When Daisy turned about 8 she began to slow down and we all were aware of it. When she turned 9 she was very sick and when we took her to the vet we discovered a serious heart murmur that had begun to cause many problems for her. Daisy was strong and still managed to show us how much she loved us. When Daisy was just days from her tenth birthday she died in my arms. I was devastated and can’t describe how I felt while I held her small little body knowing she would never give me kisses, want to go for a walk or cuddle ever again. It broke my heart when she died and left an empty space in it
that can never be filled again.
After Daisy’s death I really missed having a dog. That was why I got Ruby. She was mostly Border Collie and very beautiful. I had wanted her so badly but once I got her I realized she was not Daisy, never would be Daisy and could not help me handle Daisy’s death any easier. If anything she made it worse. I was so fond of her immediately that I felt threatened. Threatened that she would tarnish my memories of Daisy. I felt undying loyalty to Daisy and did not want anyone to take her place. As time went on I realized that she could not replace Daisy and never would. Ruby just wanted to bring joy to my life and she did when I finally let her. I trained Ruby and she was very responsive. Very obedient, loyal and eager to please.
Ruby knew a dogs place which made her different from Daisy. Ruby was such a good dog and she loved me. I loved her too even though it took awhile for me to show it. Ruby only lived for a short while. She died when she was a year 1/2 old after having many seizures. I don’t know what happened. She had been to the vet only a week before and was said to be in perfect health. Whether she was poisoned, had trauma to the head or that something else happened that provoked her seizures remains a mystery that will never be solved. That bothers me that I will never know why she died. I only had to accept that she was gone and once again I had to say goodbye to a good friend.
Ruby died only a year after Daisy. She was in my life so briefly but she left her mark on my heart and will never be forgotten.
I have had so many dogs and cats come into my life and have had many leave as well. Daisy and Ruby stand apart from the rest. They were so wonderful to me. Gave me a bundle of memories that I will carry with me and cherish for the rest of my life. They never met on earth but I know that they have now and I hope that they are both together and watching over me with that unconditional love that only a dog can give.
I know that when I die I will reunite with them and that thought brings me comfort. They both will always have a place in the center of my heart and I will always miss and love them.
Love forever and always forever,
| Amy Elizabeth |