June 24, 2008, Was the 1 year anniversary of our dear old friend, Hickory. He died last year from old age and a mass that was found in his abdomen. I only knew Hickory for 2 years prior to his death, but for my husband, Chris, and his family, Hickory was their pet from birth. Chris's family owned Hickory's Father, Nugget. And once they bred Nugget they took the option to keep one of the pups and they picked out Hickory.
Our dear old Hickory was laid to rest at my brother-in-law's lake house. We had him cremated so that we could spread his ashes in the lake. You see if we would let Hickory he would stay in the lake all day long. He loved to go swimming and fishing!! He made a really good friend in Murphy (Chris's brother's dog) while we lived with them for our first year in Atlanta. I just wanted to write something in remembrance of a very special dog that was loved by a lot of people. He is greatly missed everyday!!
I thought I would give you a story to leave you with that Chris tells everyone about his dog, Hickory. Chris says that while he was growing up, Hickory would walk with him to the bus stop before school and watch him leave. Then after school when the bus was dropping Chris off, Hickory was right there waiting for him to walk with him home. Oh I have to tell this one too cause I think it is really crazy, Chris's family had a swimming pool in the back yard and Hickory was known for going to the pool and laying out on a raft in the pool. Chris said it was the funniest thing to see a Hickory floating around the pool like he was sun bathing. Okay I hope you enjoyed those stories. Here are some pictures of Hickory right before he passed away.
4 comments:
Awwww...what an awesome dog!!!
Lindsey sent me your way and this post made me cry!! What a sweet old face.
It never ceases to amaze me how pets can come into our lives and take up permanant residence in our hearts. I have a 15 year old poodle, Sophie, that lives with my parents. When I moved away from home we felt it would be better to leave her with them as that is what was familiar to her. She has all the health/age problems that come with being an "old lady", but we don't have the heart to put her down. Just when we think that time has come she'll perk up and remind us that she still has a little spunk left.
I think it is wonderful that you and your family have a place where Hickory loved to be and where you will always remember him happy.
I'm glad Lindsey pointed you out...another fun read! Yea!
Hey there, Lindsey sent me over. I can comment now, thanks for making the change! I love the name Hickory for a dog. Your post brought tears to my eyes. It's always hard to lose a pet.
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