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Sunday, October 25, 2009
Beagle Breed
I have a beagle who is going on her 16th year. I bought her from a breeder when she was 6 weeks old. She has been both a challenge and a joy. I ride horses and she went on hundreds of trail rides with me. Training her to stay with me and not run off chasing some scent was the biggest challenge. We lived on a farm for several years and she would go wandering on occasion, following her nose. She was and still is obsessed with food. ALWAYS hungry and looking for everything and anything to get into. Aside from the challenges she has been a wonderful partner. Until recently she hiked wtih me up mountains, rode fearlessly in my kayak and on my 4-wheeler, was my co-pilot in car rides, and slept under the covers on cold winter nights. She is nearing the end of her journey. She went deaf a few years ago and most recently suffered a couple of strokes and a slipped disc. However, she has a tanacious spirit and continues to inspire me with her will to keep going. Her adventure days are over now. She sleeps contently and takes short walks and wags her little tail at me everyday (especially at dinner time). When that tail stops wagging, I will know it's time....
I wouldn't suggest a beagle if someone ask me. But Molly has taught me so much about life, love and devotion. I don't regret a minute I have had with her.
Posted by nanipukana Sunday, October 25, 2009
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