25/01/2025
I’ve spoken to so many of you over the last few days who have lost your beloved dogs.
I truly know just how painful that is and what a huge hole they leave in your heart and in your life. No matter how many years we get them for it is never enough.
If you would like to share your beloved dogs who have gone over before you then please post a photo of them in the comments. I would love to see them - let’s take a moment to remember & celebrate all the amazing times we had with our best friends ❤️
I saw this pop up on my newsfeed today and I thought it belonged here.
“What’s the hardest part about having a dog?” they asked, their tone casual, like it was just another question.
I glanced at the worn leash hanging by the door, my chest tightening. “Letting them go,” I said quietly.
They frowned a little, waiting for me to explain. “They come into your life like they were always meant to be there,” I said, trying to find the words. “They make everything better—simpler, brighter. And you think it’s always going to be that way. But it’s not. One day, they’re gone, and you’re left with all the space they used to fill.”
They nodded, but I wasn’t sure they understood. “It’s not the messes they made or the routines you have to let go of,” I continued. “It’s the absence. You walk into the house, and it feels... wrong. The quiet is heavier. The mornings don’t feel the same without them nudging you awake.”
“So why do it?” they asked, their voice softer this time.
I sighed, glancing down at my hands. “Because the love they give you is worth every bit of the heartache. They teach you how to love without holding back, even when you know it’s going to hurt in the end. And you keep choosing that love because you know it’s one of the best things you’ll ever feel.”
R.M. Drake 🐶 from the book Dog People
Artist Credit : Iain Welch
Cocker Spaniel Breeder. Fully licensed, KC registered, health tested and raised with love and care x
