Gull, You've brought the sun to me...

[ParNone]

Hee hee - I bet it was the smell of fresh banana that called him like a siren! Dogs' sense of smell is hundreds of times better than ours, after all, and that looooong Collie nose probably made it even better!

Yeh that's true. It's funnier for me to think he could actually hear the peeling of the banana though. When I had Murph and Maddie, I was a new dog owner and was a bit anal about not giving them people food, cuz that's what all the books said. One of the few people snacks I would give them was pretzels though. They knew the difference between a regular potato chip bag and a pretzel bag. They'd only come running when I opened up a pretzel bag, which always amazed me, but I'm going to guess it was smell for them too.

[Bengalz]

The sharing of food with our babies has always intrigued me. My sheepdog had a very sensitive tummy and I had to cook her food and give her sterilized water. However, she would always sit by me at dinner and my habit for years was to save my "last bite" for her. After she passed, for a very long time, I could not eat my last bite of food ... I still sometimes think about it . It seems our hearts are never the same after sharing this much love with our precious ones.

Good news is that after a while, every time you eat a banana - there will be a smile on your face and the image of your beautiful boy sharing that moment with you.

[krazyaboutkatz]

I'm so sorry for your loss. RIP sweet Gull. Please take care. (((HUGS)))

[Bonny]

ParNone what a wonderful tribute to Gull. Gull was really a character her on earth & I bet heaven is rolling with laughter. I am sorry for your loss & I wish our dogs could all have longer lives because they touch our hearts & bring us so much joy in their short times here.

[ramanth]

Par, my heart breaks to hear this news. Your two made me consider getting a collie. They were both so gorgeous. RIP Gull. You are surely missed.

Hugs to you, Par!!

[AdoreMyDogs]

I'm so sorry I remember Gull well and all your funny, adorable videos of your collie and cairn fur kids. The video I will never forget was the "toy from hell" video. All these years later and I still laugh when I think about it. You have a wonderful sense of humor and I can see all your canine friends shared that with you. Rest in peace, beautiful Gull. You were such a handsome, adorable boy and you will be so missed

[ParNone]

Thanks Bengalz, krazyaboutkatzk, Bonny, ramanth and AdoreMyDogs for all the kind words about Gull. I got some doggie therapy yesterday. Spent the afternoon at a friend's, who has 2 Goldens and a Chi Mix. I threw the ball, until my arm was sore. I had to make'em take a break, for my arm's sake. lol Retrievers amaze me. Oz and Gull would have been good to fetch for about 5-10 mins, tops.