Ode to Alexis

Here is the last picture I took of our family dog Alexis before passed on. She is a pure bred Shelty and probably one of the best friends I ever had. She looks really old here...that's because she was. We got her when I was in grade four and she only died about two weeks ago. Which makes her 17 in human years and 119 in dog years! We loved her dearly, and I think that's why she lived so long. She loved all of us kids no matter what flaws we had and was so forgiving. We could tell her anything and she wouldn't tell a soul...ha. Honestly, she stood for something in our family. My mom says that was our "new beginnings" dog and brought the family together as we started out our new lives in Taber. I love this dog. Here are the top things that I will miss most about Alexis.

1) Chasing us around the house trying to herd us up like sheep.

2) Pawing at mom's bedding as we tried to irritate her by blowing air in her face.

3) Jumping up and catching the tennis ball mid-air.

4) Changing her expression as soon as we changed ours.

5) Freaking out as soon as she her the word "cat" or "bird"

6) Treating everyone in the family just a little bit different than the other.

7) Barking at anyone who dared get into a fight...and it was always the agressor.

8) Liking the dessert plates with left over vanilla icecream.

9) Her stinky breath...maybe I won't miss that.

10) Her pretty sweet eyes that were always willing to please.

She was a very intelligent dog and I can't wait to play with my friend again.