Squash E Bear
Today is a day that I tend to reflect on things that I have lost. When I was 10 years old, my house burnt down on March 10. When I was 40 years old, my Dad went to the Great Meadow in the Sky on March 10. So, today, I am thinking about one of the great loves of my life who is gone, Squash E. Bear. It was a year last month that he left us. He was one of the most incredible dogs in the universe. I miss you big guy!
Sometimes you have an animal in your life that is just, well, different then the other animals. Some bond that is deeper, or wider, or some how more intense. That was me and my big guy. A twice a day insulin diabetic (yes, I gave him his shots for years), I became his eyes when he no longer could see, and he was my heart and soul. Just another dogdaz morning at my house. ❤ 
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kofegeek
March 10, 2012 at 03:48
he is half bear look 😛
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dogdaz
March 10, 2012 at 16:33
Yep – I think somewhere in his ancestry was a bear … LOL
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MaryNell
March 10, 2012 at 06:18
What a sweet-looking dog! I know what you mean about that extra-special bond… But hopefully this March 10 brings you something Joyful to remember.
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dogdaz
March 10, 2012 at 16:33
Thanks MaryNell
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kasmango
March 10, 2012 at 08:19
What a beautiful dog! I know exactly how you feel about the extra special bond with a pet, for me that was me and my Buddy (epileptic beagle mix), he passed away almost 9 months ago. still not over it. Miss him everyday! Sending you positive thoughts today!
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dogdaz
March 10, 2012 at 16:34
Thanks Kasmango – remembering those that past is a gift, They can make us smile.
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Lindy MacDuff
March 10, 2012 at 10:02
We all have that special ♥ dog, don’t we? Squash E. Bear was equally fortunate to have you in his life. May you always remember the happy times.
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dogdaz
March 10, 2012 at 16:35
Yes Linda – I cherished him and I know he was grateful for the home he found after many years on the road.
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Genevieve Petrillo
March 10, 2012 at 18:13
What a handsome boy. The two of you were lucky to find each other and share lots of love.
Licks and cuddles,
Cupcake
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dogdaz
March 11, 2012 at 05:54
Thank you Cupcake. I am blessed by each of my rescues. I am a very lucky person.
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bumpyroadtobubba
March 10, 2012 at 18:43
What an absolutely beautiful friend. xx
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dogdaz
March 11, 2012 at 05:55
Bumpy – Thanks for commenting.
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barb19
March 10, 2012 at 20:18
I know exactly how you feel about him – we had one like that who stood out against all the others even though they were all loved, but she was different. We lost her two years ago and she is still sorely missed.
Squash and you shared a unique relationship; treasure your memories of him always. He was a beautiful boy.
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dogdaz
March 11, 2012 at 05:58
Barb – I have a big pic of Squash (the one of him lying down looking up on the blog) next to my bed with a small bundle of his hair tucked inside it. I do treasure his memory and he is always with me. Now he watches over the new zoo pack from a far. Thanks for your thoughts.
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barb19
March 11, 2012 at 16:55
We have a big picture of Penny, the one we lost two years ago, next to our bed too! She was a Llasa Apso, very beautiful – but with attitude! I think that’s what made her so special to us. Since she’s been gone, our other dog Poppy (a shih-tzu) is developing the same kind of attitude now she hasn’t got Penny bossing her around!
Have you written a post about how Bear came into your life?
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dogdaz
March 11, 2012 at 17:11
Thanks for asking and making me look back. When I first started this blog thing last Nov, I used to just give the blogs date and time instead of names. Now I have named that one: https://dogdaz.com/2011/12/21/12-21-11-931/
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barb19
March 11, 2012 at 17:36
Thanks for that – I’ll pop over now and read it!
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eof737
March 11, 2012 at 20:20
Cherish the time you spent together… such a sweet looking dog.
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aliceinpuppyland
March 12, 2012 at 03:10
Reblogged this on aliceinpuppyland.
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