On February 3 2024, My husband and I experienced the worst loss of our adult lives. our 6 year old dog, whom was our first of everything dog, passed away leaving a huge hole in our hearts. This dog was our everything, our world, our love, our frustration, our source of piece and our reason to do and be good people. We cherished and loved and cared
...Read MoreRead more about On February 3 2024, My husband and I for this dog who was absolutely spoiled and wanted for nothing. Well he always wanted our attention, love, play's and walks.
After his passing we were left wondering how we could ever move on, rebuild and just continue to live our lives without our puppy. We still wonder some days now some 6 months later, but we have been slowly finding our way.
On mothers day my husband surprised me with a small statuette of a woman holding a puppy, the " Adorable you". We both had a little cry as I had been feeling like I had no right to celebrate the holiday as I was no longer a "Dog Mom". I had lost a piece of my identity with the loss of my beloved pet. receiving the little statue and being told by my husband that he did want me to be forgotten about really helped to fill that hole left behind in my identity.
So as Fathers day began approaching I began looking. I had remembered that Willow Tree use to have some kind of statuette of a man or maybe a boy holding a dog much like the "Adorable You" one my husband had gotten me. however I didn't want a boy I wanted a man and his dog in the same style as the Willow tree statues. So in compromise I purchased the "My Guy" and "Love My dog" statues to give to my husband. Telling him that he too shouldn't be forgotten about and that he too is and was an amazing Dog Dad.
We still struggle daily with our grief and loss however having the representation of our cozy little family next to our pups ashes brings a small comfort. The three little statues helps to bring back happy moments and memories rather than focusing on the sad things. We know that one day we will have another dog and then those statues will bring in a new meaning for us. But for now they remind us of a happier time for us. Read LessRead less about On February 3 2024, My husband and I