It’s been 1 year since my beloved boxer, Zeke, passed away. Life goes on- but I still miss that funny dog. His bunny-hop down the driveway, looking in at the window when he wanted me to come outside, pushing his bowl around as he ate his food. I miss our walks around the land- taking pictures. Miss buying him bones and watching him throw the bone in the air and grin. He brought joy and happiness to so many- and all he really ever wanted was a good ear rub and an enthusiastic voice saying “That’s a good Zeke-y boy!”
Having a dog for 10 years changes you- makes you a better person. Seeing him grow from puppy-hood to adult-hood is something else. Sometimes he would cock his head at me and I could ALMOST think he understood exactly what I was saying.
Other days, I would be playing music- and you could see by his steps when it was a song he liked.
Sitting outside reading, he would slide up near me and investigate my books. He sometimes would look over my shoulder as I read. Or nose my books- saying “T, read this 1 next!”
The last day Zeke was alive was hard. I knew it was coming. I hated there was nothing I could do. But I loved on him, petted him and provided him with Smartwater as we sat together- both knowing our time together was drawing to an end.
But today, I want to celebrate Zeke. The cuteness of Zeke. My love for my sweet dog.
This was taken during a lovely Thanksgiving day. I’d just gotten a new camera and wanted to play with the features. Who better to be a model than my dog?
A spring day. A day with no plans- except to enjoy the breeze in the air, the smell of flowers, and the pitter-patter of feet running behind me, investigating the land on our spring day walk.
So cute in sunglasses!
My sweet dog. Missing you. Wish you were here today.
To Zeke- the greatest dog. You were and always will be loved.
To read more about Zeke- read Zeke, Zeke- “my you tell your dog first dog”, Good-bye Zeke, and Dog + Reading A book = Adorable
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Oh…what a sweet post to honor your Zeke…he definitely was a cute dog! Having now 2 dogs myself, I firmly believe they understand everything you say. Hope your memories of Zeke comfort you today!!! xoxo
🙂 TY, K! 🙂 🙂
I agree- sometimes I could just tell that he knew what I was saying! My memories and pictures are helping today- even though, I would love to look out the window and see him waiting to play with me outside today!
Zeke was darling. I especially love the reading picture! Wishing you happy memories! xo
He was a very cute dog. It’s nice to have memories.
TY! 🙂 And yes- it is nice to have memories!
Stopped in from Leah’s Link Up Share the Love Party, and found you and Zeke! Our son has had three boxers — Tia, Max and Henry — each one special and well loved and loving right back atcha. And each one has gone onto Boxer Heaven with many tears from all of us. I know how special a pet can be and I’m so glad you still celebrate Zeke! He’s quite the handsome dude and the king of coolness in those sunglasses. 🙂
🙂 TY for stopping by! Zeke was the kind of dog that did not like sadness- he liked people laughing and being happy- so I try to remember that! I adore all my pics of him- but the sunglasses are prob my top 5 favorite 🙂
Losing pets- oh it’s so hard!
This is just such a nice, memorable post about Zeke. I know that if he could read, he’d love it too!
🙂 🙂 I’m so glad that people are enjoying my post about Zeke. He was such a special dog & I’m so glad me and him were together for years!