More Than a Dog

By: Laura Roe Stevens (View Profile)

Every night my son says the same prayer: “Thank you God for mommy, daddy, Libby, my books, my toys, and my bed.” The other night, Libby was lying underneath his loft bed and William asked:

“Will we get another dog like Libby, mommy? I mean, after she dies.”

William is very aware that Libby will soon be twelve years old and for a Weimaraner, it is quite remarkable.

I smiled and said, “No honey. There isn’t another dog in the world like her.”

“Can we try?” he asked, his eyes watering.

I just smiled and rubbed his hair away from his face. I couldn’t answer him. The reality is, no, we can’t try—it just isn’t possible.

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posted: 01.29.2008
Rebecca Brown
Libby is so gorgeous! I know all too well the feeling of impending doom when you invest in a dog. I think your plan of just giving her the best life she can have for her remaining years is wonderful - enjoy every single day with her, and take lots of pictures. It's amazing what a huge part of our families pets are. Belly scratches to Libby from San Francisco...
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