Remembering Ren

Exactly 1 year ago, my little Ren, who was 17 years old when he passed away on July 7th, 2010, still carries a place in my heart and will always. Abbie knew Ren 7 months and I wonder how much puppies remember? I know that's silly but for newcomers who didn't know him, just want to tell you he was a unique and special dog for our family.

For the past couple of years prior to his death, he was totally blind and partially deaf. He still knew our touch and love, and ate food with passion! He had many good caregivers and friends at the local vet office and they actually made a generous donation to the University of Georgia, School of Medicine in his honor.

I try to remember the good times and the fun laughter he brought to us.

he liked to nap in various ways.

even without vision and very little hearing by the end, he was always finding me, especially when the oven came home for dinner! ;)

And I loved him since he was 8 weeks old.

Ren was a special rose in my life. It's amazing how our furbabies give us unconditional love, such a rare find in life, otherwise.

'Tis better to have loved and lost, than never to have loved at all

~~Alfred Lord Tennyson