In Memoriam

DOPPELANGER

…A LIVING BEING THAT CLOSELY RESEMBLES ANOTHER… 1- When You See Your Dog’s Doppelganger There aren’t many apricot standard poodles in Spain. Black, white, silver, or blue, yes. But there was a time when my beloved Saburo was one of a scant few. He was born to a litter of apricots in Canada and travelled …

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Goodbye Gorgeous

Cancer spreads, extending and occupying all exploitable space. Yet, it has awesome withering power as well. Behold the melting wax as the flame burns brighter. It’s fascinating to watch as our veterinarian slides the ultrasound wand over my dog’s belly. She explains that the tumour has swollen and now occupies the entire bladder, pushing against …

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Shizuka

Saying a last goodbye to an old friend is tough. Words provide an awkward riff on a wounded heart. So, I’ll just ponder the delightful times we had. Shizuka was a little white dog, a mutt both quiet and demanding, timid and bold. She and I did things together—quite the variety of adventures. Here you’ll …

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