in memoriam: this angel has red fur!
January 26th, 2012A year ago today I said goodbye to a very radiant being; my eternally brilliant, beautiful, goofy, transcendent service dog Shadow. Sigh.
I’ve written at length about her on this blog, but I believe this particular slideshow says everything so much better. Even still, it seems slight.
She was without a doubt one of the most vibrant, alive spirits I’ve never had the pleasure of knowing. Not a day goes by that I don’t think of her, miss her or am forever grateful for the years I was able to spend with her by my side.
A teacher, a companion, a friend, a buddha, and the loudest, most steadfast furry creature of love. She is missed. She is loved. She is a gift.
Enough said.
Life is good. Life is very very good. I am blessed.
A Slideshow Celebrating the Memory of my Golden Retriever Service Dog from Tony Schmiesing on Vimeo.
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January 27th, 2012 at 5:43 am
– she is the sweetest dog. Thank you for the video:) good memories.
January 27th, 2012 at 6:00 am
How anyone could watch this with dry eyes is beyond me. She was a dog that touched me deeply, to my soul in fact. It’s no wonder the two of you found your way to one another. Amazing companions you were to one another. The Red Dog had a wonderful life. So missed…
January 28th, 2012 at 5:10 am
Ahhh … sweet Shadow. A force for pure good. The sadness of your loss is shared by many, but the breadth of her purity and love will be with us forever.
January 28th, 2012 at 7:58 pm
Dear Tony,
Shadow was a unique animal/being. Aren’t dogs wonderful? We adore our Buddy.
Happy weekend dear nephew. Love, Cliff and Barbara
February 9th, 2012 at 5:15 am
Yo también te extraño Esfinge querida!
February 10th, 2012 at 2:28 am
That first pic on the video is the one I’ve always kept on my computer.