We had to say our goodbyes to Princess yesterday. She did not live long after we found out that she was a diabetic. Princess was one of those animals that we have a tendency to take for granted until they are dying or are gone. She was the perfect guard dog for 13 years. Visitors did not come on our property or in the triangle without being announced. She let us know when coyotes were too close to the house or other animals were intruding on "her" property. She was a faithful dog. She would go down to the pond, follow us in the pasture, or feed the cows with us. Before she got older, she would bring all her prey to the back door for me to see and praise her. I never knew if it would be the afterbirth of a cow, a dead squirrel or skunk. However, for the last 6 months she has been on the rug by the back door. It is hard to go out the back door not to see her lying there with her wagging tail and those dark eyes just waiting for us to talk to her. So - Princess, this tribute is to you! You are missed!
This is the first time I can remember in 31 years that there has not been a dog on the hill.
Princess never barked regardless of what vehicle I pulled up in! I always wondered how she knew it was just family.
ReplyDeleteSuch a smart dog. I will miss her greeting me.
poor princess! never would learn a trick or to obey but she was more loyal than any dog you could ask for
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