We said good-bye to our dear Charlie boy on Saturday. We kissed him, patted his head, scratched his ears, let him know how much we love him, how much fun we have had with him, and how much joy he has brought to our life. We thanked him for watching over us and let him know that we will be okay.
He ran as fast as he could through every field, chased every rabbit he could see, and flushed as many pheasants as his nose could find. He was a favorite napping buddy for all of us, loved cuddling in blankets, lived for his evening walks, and stole many granola bars and bananas. He had this amazing ability to know when he could be hyper and crazy with people or when he needed to be calm and collected making him a great big brother to Marie and Bennett. So many people would comment on how good he was with children.
He knew several of them as he made many moves with us. As long as we had his bed and our couch - he was home. He took his job as guard dog very seriously, especially if Andy was gone and I was home alone with the kids. I will never forget him sleeping in the hallway in between our room and Marie's room when Andy was gone for a medical school rotation. I would invite him to his bed every night but he would insist on staying near both of his girls.
Char was the greatest dog.
When he came to us, he needed us. He needed a home. Charlie has been a part of every major event in our adult life...our engagement, wedding, graduations, buying our first home, medical school, and birth of our children. He was such a part of us and soon we were the ones who needed him.
Our home doesn't feel the same. We miss him very much. Marie is making sense of it the best she can. She knows he is in heaven. She knows he can look down and watch her play.
Even in his last days, he was taking the time to teach Gus how to be the family dog.
Char spent his final days at home...exactly where he loved to be.
When he came to us, he needed us. He needed a home. Charlie has been a part of every major event in our adult life...our engagement, wedding, graduations, buying our first home, medical school, and birth of our children. He was such a part of us and soon we were the ones who needed him.
Our home doesn't feel the same. We miss him very much. Marie is making sense of it the best she can. She knows he is in heaven. She knows he can look down and watch her play.
Even in his last days, he was taking the time to teach Gus how to be the family dog.
Charlie
February 15, 2005 - May 18, 2013
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