Towser the Terror/Reflections on Ethan

Towser isn't that much of a terror, but he can be a turd! He just turned 9 months old and he is still very much a puppy. I love it, though. C:


http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1376400533
Towser is one of those dogs determined to find a way to get what they want. He'll jump on counters, tables, etc.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1376400695
Like I said, though, he isn't always a troublemaker! Here he is comforting Khaith when he was sick and in quarantine from the other cats. He has always had a bond with Khaith... then again, its hard not to love that boy.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1376400661
Mom always asks "Now are you sure he isn't a dalmation?" lol. When he is wet you can really see his spots!

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1376400730
Gaah, he looks so grown up here. He had just helped me do errands around town so I took him to the park for being a good boy.

If I leave the light on for the hermit crab tank while I sleep I quickly found that I am awaken by this....
https://vimeo.com/72281219
Needless to say, the light gets shut off now!
This dog is a nut. First turtles, then crabs, and the other day he was barking at a dishrag left on the kitchen counter. :p


I don't know why, but lately it is really hitting me hard that Ethan is gone. Its been over two months... Still, I was at work the other night (graveyard shift) and I just broke down crying out of nowhere because he popped in my mind. I miss him so so bad. I had such a connection with him... he only liked me and I was very protective of him in return because a lot of people didn't understand him. The odd thing was when I got home my roommate told me that she heard the strangest thing. A couple hours after I left she heard a dog barking that sounded just like Ethan. If you knew Ethan, you knew his bark. It was very distinct. My roommate had lived with him for over a year, so she knew what she was talking about. She said it sounded really close but she couldn't find any dogs outside.
Not long after Ethan passed away I heard the same thing when I was thinking about him. We might be crazy... or there might be a dog around with a similar bark... but I like to think its him reminding us that he's around.

Here are a few photos that I don't think I ever got around to sharing...

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Ethan meeting Towser for the first time. The way Ethan is creeping on the poor pup makes me laugh. I miss this dog so much....

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But soon they became best bros. Ethan taught him a lot.

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1376400359
This photo is bittersweet. I remember it was the first day I really noticed he wasn't keeping weight on like he should. Its hard to notice things like that when you see him every day...

http://i1116.photobucket.com/albums/...g?t=1376400231

Oh, I have one more video to post! It makes me laugh because it is the epitome of Ethan and Towser together.
Ethan is ripping up a box and Towser proceeds to finish the little pieces of cardboard off. :p
https://vimeo.com/72265355

Awww, Towser is adorable and Ethan was such a handsome boy. I'm so sorry for your loss. I know what it's like to still feel them close to you, and a little over two months isn't that long. I think it's normal that you're still grieving.

Love Towser's spots!

It's funny how much more obvious his spots are when he's wet! He's got that stealth Dalmatian thing going! ;)

Wow Towser is growing into such a handsome boy :love:. I just love his spots, especially in the bath lol.

Big hugs. It takes time to grieve our furry friends, especially with them being such a big part in our lives. I am sure Ethan is watching over you and Towser.

Thanks for sharing the photos! I <3 the one of Towser all wet in the bath.

The one of Ethan's ashes made my heart hurt. ((Hugs))

Thanks so much, guys. I know I'm still grieving Ethan's passing. Its getting better, and I know it just takes time. He'll always be in my heart and thats what matters... he's never truly gone. :love:

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Originally Posted by Karen

It's funny how much more obvious his spots are when he's wet! He's got that stealth Dalmatian thing going! ;)

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Its official, thats what I'll call him... a stealth Dalmation! :D I constantly get asked what breed he is and I never really know what to say except "No clue".