Maylo~

I lost my Tom due to an irresponsible dog owner. People in our town have a tendancy to let their larger dogs run loose in the early morning hours. On this particular morning, my mom got up to walk my dad to his work truck. (This was about 5am.) She let Tom out for his morning stroll.

A few minutes later, she heard a huge BANG at the front door. She looked outside, and a rottweiler had my baby in his mouth shaking him. He was rushed to the vet but died three days later. I was absolutely crushed.

Tom and I had a *really* strong bond. On the day that he passed, I was in school. At 1:52pm, I just happened to look up at the clock. I just had a strange feeling something wasn't right and I whispered the word "Tom." I found out later, that the vet told mom that Tom had passed away at 1:55pm.

I love all animals--dogs included, but Tuxedos hold a very dear place in my heart. I know that it was the owner's fault for not keeping the dog in, but I still feel a little leary of rotties.

August 25th will make 11 yrs since he's been gone. Sure doesn't seem like it's been that long.

[ August 14, 2001: Message edited by: zippy-kat ]