Piper in the Wild – Post 9 of 15

Piper loved being in the woods. She’d go to the nearest forest anytime the opportunity presented itself, which was more than I liked, that’s for sure. Not because I wanted her to be unhappy, it’s just that I worried for her. Her nose got her into some pretty delicate situations. Maybe she was chasing aContinue reading “Piper in the Wild – Post 9 of 15”

Piper and Her Never-Ending Curiosity

Piper was as curious as a private investigator and this characteristic of hers showed up a lot. When she was a puppy and the washer was open, she couldn’t resist giving the dishes a quick once-over before they were washed. Many years later but the same curiosity. How cute, right? But it wasn’t always adorable,Continue reading “Piper and Her Never-Ending Curiosity”

Piper Loved People – Part 7 of Piper’s Farewell

The more people I meet, the more I love my dog. For Piper, it was the exact opposite! For every dog she met (and every dog was inferior to her highness 👑), she loved people more. She never told me exactly what it was about dogs that annoyed her so maybe let’s just say sheContinue reading “Piper Loved People – Part 7 of Piper’s Farewell”

Piper’s Final Days and the Following Weekend

Last month I had to make the gut-wrenching decision of when to bring Piper to the vet one last time. Without a doubt the hardest decision I’ve faced and even up to the very last moment, I still wasn’t sure about the timing. My dad was with me, at the request of Piper, of course.Continue reading “Piper’s Final Days and the Following Weekend”