Margaret.

Many years ago, a work man came to our office, and sat next to him on the other chair, was a little dog. I said, “Who is your friend?” He replied, “Margaret, and she understands every word I say.” I was impressed. She looked very well behaved. He went on, “She comes with me everyday to work, I was impressed some more. He added, “Today is her birthday.” Turning to Margaret I said, “Happy Birthday.” She did not reply, but I could see they loved each other. The thing with a dog is they can live around twelve years, some live longer, some live less. When pets become your best friend, the loss is great. It was over twelve years ago that I met Margaret, so I assume she is no longer with him.

A friend of mine, she lost her dog Bob. Her grief was deep. She had to have time off work. She cried every day for many days, and weeks and months. She explained, “Some people didn’t understand.” I, back then tried to console her, like many others did. But not everyone has a pet cat or dog or fish! Each person’s relationship is different to the next. Lousia, she is very caring, and she loved Bob very much. I said to her recently when I met up with her, “Maybe you can look up a Specialist Counsellor to help owners get over the loss of a Pet, there must be someone out there that do that, if not someone needs to set up and start one.” Lousia agreed with me and said, “I would use such a counsellor.” I am not that person.

My son was with an older friend over the weekend, whose dog was dying. The friend had decided if his dog had not died on Saturday, then he would get the vet to come to the home.  The older gentleman was crying, and he was drowning his sorrows at the sight of his, “Best Friend.” My Son drank with him.

After many hours my son left. Then hours later he saw on social media that the vet had been called and his, “Best Friend,” Had been put to sleep. The man is devastated.  I do not know if my young grandson will understand, that he will not see him anymore, for he has known him, all his life.

There is a lovely tribute to his little friend, and lots of pictures. Only those who have a close bond to a Pet will understand. Me, I love my six cats and two dogs, but my Husband will feel the pain and loss more than all of us. They all love him the most and he loves them all. He strokes them and kisses them; I only feed them and give them fresh water in the mornings. I also change the cat litters and buy them comfy beds.  

Rest In Peace to this, “Man’s Best Friend.”