I feel as though I am still swimming in that cloudy shocked state of mind. I just received a call from my mom telling my that our childhood pup, Riley a.k.a Big Boy, had to be put down. This comes only a month (almost to the day) that I received a similar call from my mom telling me that my dad had to put our other childhood pup, Quincy, down. With Quin, I was prepared... I knew she wasn't feeling well - she just wasn't herself. With Riley I just didn't expect it, at least not so soon.
When I heard the news about Quin I was at home - today I am at work though I wish I wasn't because all I want to do is gather my pups close and hold on tight - just as I did that other sad day. To some it may seem silly to love an animal as much as a human - but not me. Our dogs are members of our family and I morn their loss as any other family member.
That night Geoff and I spoiled our boys rotten with love and treats. And tonight we will do the same.
My parents house will not be the same without these two loves...
Quincy
Riley "Big Boy"
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