RIP Wookiee

As I pulled in to school last night I received a text from Michael that our dog, Wookiee, had gotten out of the yard and had been hit by a car.  Sadly, there was nothing he could do for him.  Later, I received another text from him telling me that Micah was wondering around the yard saying "Goggie, whar ahr you?"  That made me cry.  I wanted to run right home and cuddle my little guy.

When we went out the door this morning headed to daycare, Micah stepped out and started hollering for Goggie (Wookiee his dog).  I was crying as I took him by the hand and led him over to the car.  I was able to straighten myself up for the drive there.  Then once he was inside and playing I had to sit in the car and cry for a bit.

I called my husband, and he told me that he didn't want any more pets brought in.  He couldn't stand it.  He said Micah had old Roxy (who barely tolerates Micah and doesn't like to play) and old Buster (Granny's old broken down dog we're taking care of while she's being taken care of).  Michael laughed and said that Micah was even hobbling around the yard imitating Buster.  And, Michael pointed out that Buster couldn't get away from Micah either.  LOL But, Micah had enjoyed Wookiee's energy and playfulness.  Every boy deserves to have such a dog.  :(

Sitting out in the car in the driveway, I missed Wookiee running up to the fence to greet me.  He was such a beautiful little dog.  And, he LOVED Micah.  He was so good with him.  The only thing that scared me was when Micah would go up and down the steps on the front porch which are quite high and Wookiee would crowd him on the steps.  Although I do believe at times he was helping Micah up the steps.  They loved to play hide and seek around the trees and toys in the yard.  And, whenever we went out on the porch they would lick each other through the screen door.  Micah always shared his snacks with Wookiee who actually never took all of it... seeming to leave some for Micah.

I sat out there thinking about all of the animals friends who have come through my life.  The many cat, kittens, dogs, puppies, birds, cows, ponies, horses...  And, I think of how they enriched my life...even for the brief time that they were with me.  And, even though many of them ended in heart ache, I would give up those moments that I had with them for nothing else in the world.  My pets have taught me so much about loving unconditionally, responsibility, true trust, and faith.  Everyone should have a pet to take care of at least once in their life.

Yes, we do have our Marvelous Molly kitteh, but she hides from him during the day.  She will cuddle with him at night to sleep.  But, she doesn't play with him for very long and her delicate sensibilities can't stand Micah's tough toddler play.

I can't sit here and promise my husband that I won't allow Micah to have an other Goggie.  Every child needs a dog.

Goodbye, Wookiee.  You were an awesome pup for Micah.  He loved you so very much.  We will miss your playful antics but not your chewing on everything.  LOL  We will miss your gorgeous self running across the yard with your tail fanned out like a golden banner to greet us when we came home.  You will be missed.  RIP dear one.