Maggie, Maggie.

Maggie
Let me introduce you to Maggie. Wonderful Maggie left us yesterday. Her picture is below.
We are all a big family. I mourn the loss of my own dogs, family members, we all do. But our family is broader than that. Our family expands into our community, our friends, our neighbors. And that means our friend's and neighbor's pets as well.
Do you ever have moments when you just know you have to connect? There is no 'specific' reason why, just a feeling. I had that a few weeks ago. I saw Maggie being walked down the street and for some reason felt compelled to stop. She is my friend's dog, not my own, but I just felt I had to connect with her. I just waved and said 'hi'. Silly in a way. Weird in another.
But, really, it was because we were connected. We all are. We may love our pet 'most of all', but they are all our pets and they all are the best dog in the world. They all are the best, most special kitty in the world.
And Maggie truly was a wonderful girl. Sweet, easygoing, and beautiful. She will be missed. I will no longer see a friend our for her walks. And that space will be empty...
p.s. And yes, two Maggie's in a row. There are no longer enough Maggie's in the world.

Maggie
Ever since Mabel was rescued from a puppy mill by Best Friends I have bee noticing Beagles. Sweetness, personality and 'that look'. My Marie has 'that look', but she isn't quite a Beagle. Maybe parts of her, who knows.
Here is Maggie. You can just see how darling of a pup she is. Love. Love. Love. I am so glad this little one got love. Those eyes are amazing!
And the pet urn the artist Steve Shelby created for her. Feel free to see his other dog urns as well.
Yes. That look. I am forever drawn to it...
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