We lost Remy much more quickly than we had expected. She survived her surgery, but the tumors had spread extensively. Within two weeks, they caught up with her again, and we had to make the ultimate sacrifice.
That day we planted a tree for Remy in the front yard. It's a purple crepe myrtle, sure to do well in our Southern heat and pretty enough to help us remember our pretty girl. I put it on the corner of our lot, so that Larry can see it and imagine her resounding "Daddy Bark" every time he comes home.
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| Ren watering Remy's tree. |
I also ordered an engraved brick to mark the tree. We are getting her ashes back later today, and we'll place some of them under the brick so that she is always guarding her pack.
SOUTH CAROLINA—Remy, formerly of James Island, passed away at Animal
Care Clinic on Wednesday, June 27, 2012. She was 12.
Born on March 12, 2000, Remy worked for six years as an expert duck hunter and retriever before retiring to our island. In her retirement, she enjoyed swimming in the creeks, gigging for flounder, and playing ball in the front yard. In 2011 she began a new career as a vacuum cleaner, monitoring the carpet around the highchairs for spills, tipped plates, and free handouts. She had more puppy in her at twelve than most dogs do at six months.
She is survived by her father, Larry, whom she served as a loyal companion and friend her entire life. He witnessed her first breath and her last, welcoming her to this world and guiding her out of it. Remy is also survived by her adopted mother, Vicki, brothers Ren and Gray, and animal siblings Jud, Izzy, and Bootsie. She will be forever missed.
Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please throw a tennis ball to your pup today.
We love you, Remy.
Born on March 12, 2000, Remy worked for six years as an expert duck hunter and retriever before retiring to our island. In her retirement, she enjoyed swimming in the creeks, gigging for flounder, and playing ball in the front yard. In 2011 she began a new career as a vacuum cleaner, monitoring the carpet around the highchairs for spills, tipped plates, and free handouts. She had more puppy in her at twelve than most dogs do at six months.
She is survived by her father, Larry, whom she served as a loyal companion and friend her entire life. He witnessed her first breath and her last, welcoming her to this world and guiding her out of it. Remy is also survived by her adopted mother, Vicki, brothers Ren and Gray, and animal siblings Jud, Izzy, and Bootsie. She will be forever missed.
Cremation has taken place. In lieu of flowers, please throw a tennis ball to your pup today.
We love you, Remy.
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| Remy swimming in the creek, 2010. Happiness is a dog and a boat. |
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