Hi Bella girl, itâs me, that lady who keeps you company when your family goes away. To be honest, I'm really at a loss. Iâm so sorry sweet girl. Iâm glad youâre out of pain, but damn am I going to miss you...
See if you were here, I wouldnât have to say a thing, because, that incredible intuition that dogs have, where they just know how youâre feeling, and know just how to take care of you, well, you had that in spades, my dear. You were intuitive as all hell and although you never had puppies you were such a mom.
Always protecting, always looking after, always loving and always ready to help me do my yogas.
Youâd see me here, with tears streaming and youâd curl up next to me just like youâd done a thousand times before. And everything would be just that bit better.
There were times I stayed with you over the past 8 months where I didnât know how Iâd have the strength to wake up and face another day. Feeling out of place with space and time, worried about the future, depressed about the past. But you gave me a reason to get up each day, to let you out for your morning wee and to sort your breakfast. I knew you were depending on me, and I knew you were missing your family too. No matter what I brought to the table I was met with love, smiles and mini-tail wags.
Please know that even though you missed your family I gave you every ounce of love cares and belly rubs I had. It always broke my heart to see you missing them. I also probably gave you too many treats, but weâll keep that between just us. ;)
We even spent Christmas week together. I was so depressed my dear. Iâm sure you sensed it. I know I didnât have much to offer you in terms of energy but you didnât leave my side for a moment. And ya even forced me out of my head by demanding playtime and a bit of fresh air on our daily walks. You clever girl. Haha now I see your tricks. <3
I know you family absolutely adored you and would have done anything in their power to keep you happy and healthy my little love. I know youâve left a huge hole of barks, bouncy trots and snuggles around the house. I know they will never ever forget you
...and neither will I.
No you were not my dog, but I always tried to care for you as though you were, and in turn you always treated me like family. I remember when your family would leave the last thing theyâd say to you heading out the door was âNow Bella, you take good care of Dayle while weâre gone.â. And you followed that command to the letter my dear. Every damn time.
You were a very, very good dog.
I hope we cross paths again, in some other iteration or incarnation. I love you little floof.
<3
Dayle
Hey everyone. Just felt like I had to get this out there and on the chain. My heart is broken. You may know that one of my income streams in the states has been dog sitting and Bellaâs family was a lovely recurring client of mine. Bella passed today after a long battle with kidney failure. She was nearing 10 years old and had a long and lovely life. I got the text that she passed just an hour ago from her owners, they of course, are devastated as well. She was a really special girl. I was scheduled to stay with her a week from tomorrow. Please hug your pets and give them an extra treat and a scratch behind the ears tonight. <3
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