Tonka

Where to begin? Tonka is gone. My dog is gone. After weeks of wondering, analyzing, researching and praying about the slightest changes in her behavior, Thursday it slapped me right across the face. It was so sad to watch such a stoic, brave, loving dog deteriorate right before my eyes. To know that she no longer had the capability of enjoying her life. To know that it was probably breaking her heart to show us her vulnerable side. She protected us for so many years. She attacked anything with fur or feathers and every vacuum she ever came across. She made us laugh. She watched TV. She barked viciously at Tony when he put his arms around me. She avoided the kids like the plague. She showed us pure, undeniable, loyalty and love. She was amazing. I will never forget my crooked teethed, bug eyed, arthritis limping, furry butted big girl. Ever.

Shhh...Don't Tell Zeus But You Were Always A Better Swimmer From The Start

Literally Swimming Laps Around Zeus in Dallas

My Sleeping Companion When Daddy Was At The Fire Station

The Only Way We Could Repay Her For All Her Love Was To Hold Her Until The Very End

RIP Tonka 5.3.05 - 11.22.13