Avery Unlimited

This is our little Rose - only 12 pounds but a heart filling giant of personality and joy. Yesterday, out chasing a truck with the big dogs, tire biting and yapping, the tire bit back - and Rose was instantly gone forever.

She was a happy critter, apple of Geoff’s eye and she reciprocated - always at his feet or perched on the pillow head rest of his recliner, surveying her realm. She had no worries, barked when she wanted something, and generally got it.

The other dogs liked her and knew she was special. She enjoyed a go at a cat from time to time, just to show off. Most of them are bigger than she is, but never bothered her.

We have - had - 10 dogs so who would think losing one could matter so much. But each is an individual, and worms their way into your world and your heart on their own terms. And we have lost several of them that meant a lot to us. Chester, Tubby, Pebby and Max, whom we lost just a year and a half ago - with Rosie stepping in to successfully fill his formidable pawprints in our hearts. So Rose was a new gal on this block, but loved as much as any pet we have had. We lost another “short-timer”, Maggie May, just after Katrina, and you simply don’t forget. Each pet, in their special way, gives unconditional love and loyalty, and has indiosncracies to enjoy or drive you nuts.

Now Rose is with all our other “babies”, resting in the garden with gardenias in bloom. She will have her special plant just like the others, and her special place in our hearts.

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