After a fire took both my home and my dog Zoe, I didn't really want another one until my brother found her in Memorial Park, eating bugs, about the time the Towers fell, I named her Digo, for Indigo. She wanted nothing to do with anyone fot two weeks but came out of her shell to learn a dozen tricks in 2 weeks. She is an all black Blue Heeler mix with a white blaze and white speckled paws, my ex says she stepped in Dalmation. For 15 years she has been my constant shadow, stuck to me like velcro. She loved both of my convertibles. In 2004 she blew her ACL's chasing squirrels, and I dropped $12000.00 so she could run again. She never caught one, but she ran & she ran! Best telve grand I ever spent, worth every penny.
No matter what kind of day I had, she didn't care, she was there to love me. So obedient, she barked only when there was a stranger at the door.. A few years back she developed ulcers on her front legs & we fought successfully to keep them with no complaint. Two year ago, the developed glaucoma and lost sight in her right eye overnight. We fought that until she finally went totaly blind last year. She took it all in stride and learned to move through the house. Always bouyant and happy, this dog has lifted my sprits over the years like no human ever could. The old adage "The more I know people, the more I love animals" is her moniker.
She was diagnosed last Monday with terminal oral melanoma. I knew she would tell me when it was time, as she has today. She will not eat, drink or accept pain medication. So tomorrow, Good Friday, she will cross the Bridge. I have had many dogs, but none like her. My dear Digo, I love you and will see you again!!!
Houston, TX
