Wednesday, November 26, 2008

R.I.P. Scooter (1998 - 2008)

I just found out that "my" dog, Scooter, passed away yesterday.

He was just over 10 years old (70 dog years).

Image of Scooter taken in July 2004

My family had the privilege of having him as a puppy. He brought lots of joy, and never enjoyed his showers. We watched him grow, thought him how to sit, roll, jump and shake hands; then thought him how to race & jump off the gate pillar, and yet never quite figured out why he howled everytime the "paper lama" guy drove past.

He kept us company for 8 solid years. When we moved to Bangsar, we decided to give him up due to the space constraints. Thankfully, he was adopted by a loving family that cared for him and his mother, Snowy (who is still alive!).

Scooter in his new home in Banting, August 2006

I don't think we made the right choice in giving him up. Dogs really are a man's best friend, even if they bite your slippers over and over again.

Scooter - I hope you're barking from doggie heaven by now. Thank you for those good times!

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