Life after Megs

Posted on 3 Aug, 2008 12 comments

Been busy in the garden all day, I feel the need to keep my mind occupied. Today my first full day off work since saying goodbye to megs, how strange it is to come home and not be greeted with a waggie tail, digging away today it occured to me what a nosey dog she was, every time I turned the earth she would be there seeing what I had unearthed pawing at the worms and sniffing the snails. Whenever something new appeared in the garden it would be thoughly investigated until she was satisfied that it could stay, many a time we locked eyes….me defying her not to dig up a newly planted shrub, a battle of wills that she won every time. She would have gone crazy today when steve the squirral was in my walnut tree breaking all the nuts off and letting them drop to the ground (Steve cant believe his luck) think Im going to be seeing a lot more of him now Meg the squirral scarer is not around. I dug up a few old smelly chews today that she had buried for a rainy day and swallowed the lump in my throat. When Megs was a pub dog every new customer would have to go through the Megs test which involved a lot of sniffing (sometimes slightly embarrassing) a lot of licking if they past the test or a stare if they didnt. We usually found that she was a very good judge of charactor. So this Meg free life is going to take a bit of getting used to but I have come to the conclusion that I should’nt be sad but rejoice that I was able to rescue Megs from the dog home and spend fifteen wonderful years with her. Pets eh? who’d have them.

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Chrispook

3 Aug, 2008

Good to hear you sounding so positive. Pets do leave a hole when they leave us.

Spritzhenry

3 Aug, 2008

I am very sorry to hear that you've lost your friend and fellow gardener. You must have a lot of happy memories of her and you are right to rejoice that she had a happy life with you, and you with her. RIP Megs.

Lyd

3 Aug, 2008

sounds like megs a great life with a lovely owner, take care.

Blodyn

3 Aug, 2008

The place seems so still and empty after the loss of a pet. It's a horrible feeling. In time you'll find the memories not so painful and you'll enjoy looking back at her life with you.

Jacque

3 Aug, 2008

Big Hugs 2 u New2Gardening Im so very very sad 4 your Terrible Loss :( Just 2 let u Know if you need a shoulder im Here/GOYs Here XXX

Irish

3 Aug, 2008

meg sounds as if she was quiet a character,, she had a brilliant life with you, well done for saving her from a dogs home.

Newtogarden..

3 Aug, 2008

thanks for all your comments it a comfort to know you care

Youngdaisydee

3 Aug, 2008

Sorry to hear about meg, Breaks your heart to loose your dog friend, I think we all have been there, i get comfort from the fact my dogs have lived full lives, and lived untill old age, Still hurts like He*l Tho,..Hugs from Dee..

Lori

3 Aug, 2008

I know it will be a sad day when my Mandy leaves...and I hope I can be a brave as you are Newtogardening. Some hold a special place in our hearts that no other can fill but I hope you find another companion...

Marguerite

4 Aug, 2008

Hi Newtogardening. Tears come to my eyes every time I read your story about darling Megs. I can so imagine how you feel, having lost quite a few in my life. But she must have truly had a wonderful life with you. And how nice you have rescued her. What got me back on track was to get another dog. I could not bare the empty basket and dinner bowl. Of course they never replace the previous one, but you know dogs, they are all special and each have their own character.You can't help falling in love again with a new dog. It certainly will help you get through those empty days in an empty garden. Megs will not have wanted you to be lonely. It takes courage, but you will not regret it, I promise. Good luck and all the best.

Grenville

4 Aug, 2008

Sorry to hear your sad news.When we lost our Boxer dog 'Brigand' after nine years we were devastated, and we still think about him. He was a loyal, faithful friend and we know exactly what its like to loose a great companion who has shared your life with you for so long.
Im sure you will have very happy memories of your lovely dog Meg.
We send our best wishes,
From Grenville and Alan.

Little

12 Aug, 2008

Yes there is life after Megs but its a little different go on get another dog cos you deserve it and so do they. Never be sad Megs is fine , just relish in your Happy thoughts of her. Little

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