Sunday, March 1, 2015

Wishbone (1999 - February 27, 2015)

My best buddy ever, Wishbone, passed away.  He was almost 16 years old, and was the best dog ever.  My faithful companion who always went everywhere with me.  I never needed a leash, as he stuck to my side at all times without a leash.  He was the best horse riding buddy ever.  We put many miles on out on the trails and he loved following me on the horse.  He came to us at 2 years old in 2001 from Dalmatian Rescue.  He was the sweetest dog, and had great health except his hips started giving him trouble at about age 10.  He never missed a day going to the horse barn with me until the past week, when he could no longer walk.  Losing him was tough, as he was the best.  He loved everybody, and when Victory came in 2009, he was such a wonderful companion for Victory.  He loved Vegas when she came in 2010.  And, he has been a grandpa to Dodger and Jackie.  Dodger loves him so much.  Dodger was always cleaning him, and showing him the way when he couldn't see because of his cataracts.  Shelby, our Tattersall Dalmatian picked Wishbone when we went to Dalmatian Rescue looking for another Dalmatian in 2001.  She loved him at first sight, and what a great pick he was.  Shelby and Wish were best buddies.  He can never be replaced, and I am so grateful for his life, and for Dalmatian Rescue, and all they do to help wonderful Dalmatians like Wishbone find loving families.  I pray that Wishbone will be there waiting for me when I die.  Run free, sweet boy, we loved you and miss you so much.

Wishbone with Luke and Shelby about 4 months after we got him from Dalmatian Rescue in 2001
 
Wishbone and Victory about a month after we got Victory in 2009
 

Wishbone and Victory, see how sweet Wishbone was to Victory
 
Christmas 3 years ago, Wish and Vic
 
Christmas 3 years ago with Luke, Vegas, Wishbone, and Santa
 
Wishbone in Spring 2014