Another angel in heaven

A remarkably sad day for the Owens family yesterday, as we all had to say good bye to Sheila, a wonderfully sweet and amazingly good dog. At 15 years old, her heart had lost its strength, and was failing quickly. Of course, in such a situation, a dog owner does what is best for the dog, and so she slipped quietly from this world into the next, where I'm sure, by day's end, she was cavorting amongst the clouds with Ginger.
It's a difficult thing, trying to figure out what one loves most about a dog, and what you'll miss about them. Certainly, just their presence in the house, walking around the backyard, drinking water loudly and barking for treats are the obvious things. Of course, cuddling, snuggling and laying next to them as they snore loudly and obliviously are a few of the more quiet aspects of living with a dog. As for Sheila, she embodied all those traits and more.
It's no secret that she'd lost a step or two in the last few years. But the promise that we'd always made to our dogs is that, as long as they're happy and able to live well, they will be kept in the manner to which they are accustomed: a home full of love, warmth, toys and treats.
In doggie heaven, playing around with Ginger, she has that and more, while they both patiently wait for us to join them.