I have two basenji dogs.(they are the barkless dogs from Africa)
My oldest(Nigel),who is 17, became paralyzed this past October.
The vet didn't expect him to bounce back-but after 2 months of crate rest and me carrying him in and out and holding him each time he used the bathroom during this time- he was able to begin walking again.
Nigel was spirited through all of this and I had hopes I would have another summer with him.
Unfortunately, he took a turn for the worse this past week and I was forced to make a decision I have dreaded for many years.
He was a great dog....not very loyal....not very loving....
but extremely hard headed(I think it was made of cement), very independent and his spirit was indomitable!!
My new avatar is one of my favorite pictures of him.
Despite his bullheaded ways I loved him dearly, he was my buddy and I miss him so much!!!
-Nigel-
They say memories are golden
well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories,
I only wanted you.
A million times I needed you,
a million times I cried.
If love alone could have saved you
you never would have died.
In life I loved you dearly,
In death I love you still.
In my heart you hold a place
no one could ever fill.
-Nigel passed away on March 12, 2007-
-at the age of 17-