My favorite picture of Artie, all ready for his burger on Mackinac Island.
A fine little pooch he was. Artie was a certified therapy dog and visited elementary schools with Trish numerous times over the years. The kids loved him, nearly wore him out doing high fives, a trick I taught him early on. Trish taught him several other tricks as well.
In Sioux Falls, S D. He didn't like the cat statue a darn bit, felt put upon.
He liked to spin around in circles - counterclockwise only - before meals or going outside or doing anything he enjoyed. I often wondered if, someday, he'd totally unwind, spinning around the other way for hours and hours.
In Monterey, CA with big brother, Ranger. Was Artie embarrassed or focusing on an ant?
Every evening after dinner while we were watching TV, Artie and Parker would conduct a loud wrestling match, sometimes so loud we paused the TV for several minutes. They'd merrily chase each onto the recliners, the sofa and the floor, growling like it was a fight to death.
He had cancer, was off his feed a lot in the final days. He passed away at home early one morning, the same day we had planned to have him put down. He always hated going to the vet.
Artie was an absolutely wonderful dog. He was always welcome at our house. My fondest memory of Artie is his "bumping" while we played card games. Silly sweet boy, we will miss him.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful eulogy-- Artie gave you all he could and brings tears to my eyes as I write this now. Glad he passed away at home.
ReplyDeleteThat was Terry as anonymous above or dip-shit!
DeleteI agree with Terry. “Beautiful eulogy”. Losing a fur friend is tough. Condolences to Trish. Artie was one lucky fellow to have you for his Mama. Rest in Peace, Artie🙏
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