Celebrating life

[scottishlass]

Today we drove up to Wesel which is about 70 kilometers North of my home town to have chica's body cremated. It was a nice, simple little affair and we were with Chica all the way up to the cremation oven as well as watching as after just an hour, her remains were put into an urn. She had so tiny white bones ... little vertebraes and rips, and really tiny toe bones. We even recognized a small tooth before it all was ground down.
Now she is safely put away in a wooden urn and once the weather improves her ashes will be distributed at her favourite spot at the River Rhine.

Home feels really different without the sound of little paws following me and I think it will be a long time before I can gaze at her basket without getting teary eyed. Nevertheless this posting is to celebrate Chica and her life with us. She received all the love a little dog could possibly get and in return we got so much love, neediness and trust from her. She was in all her stubborness the perfect dog for us.

2 years ago, Chica came to us from Spain. She was just another old dog who had been discarded and thrown away like trash. She had been in one of the Spanish perreras that kill stray and homeless dogs. She then was saved and when we saw her pictures, we knew this is THE ONE!! Soon this old, tired dog who was ill turned into a confident, happy, HEALTHY little diva. She came, inspected her home and she stayed. It seemed as if we had taken her in as a puppy and she had spent her whole life with us and not just a few days. She was the best thing that happened to me and His Hubbiness™


March 2006 - Chica's first day and she claims her favourite spot - the sofa

December 2006 - Chica, almost blind, gets surprised that her dad is right in front of her

February 2007 - Chica discovers modern technology: Ain't no toy in this thing

May 2007 - Chica wants male doggy attention

Chica & Cenour playing (November 2007 - we already had the diagnosis that she has cancer)

Chica multitasking - growling and yawning at the same time (December 2007)

Chica in December 07


Chica in January 08 ... she still has fun






One of her last pics


I really miss her but then again, we knew that she would pass sooner or later. Perhaps she is even now watching me and laughing silently about her silly mom :D

Comments

[psychicnagger.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry for your loss! *hugs*

[crimsonredd.livejournal.com]

I know how much Chica gave you so much love and joy, and I felt your enjoyment with her. I'm sorry I have no comforting words, I dunno wanna say but ... *HUGS*

[rika-66.livejournal.com]

I'm very sorry for the little one.... But she will always be a very bright and warm memory for you, I'm sure.

[padawansguide.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry you lost her - I know how hard it is. :-( I still have Sunny's ashes - I didn't want to bury them in our yard in case we moved.

Anyway, you have my deepest sympathy. :-(

[plazmah.livejournal.com]

So sorry about your loss, even when you know it's coming it's still hard.

[krissasaur]

you always made me feel so close to her with all the images and descriptive entries.. i cant help but cry for her.

[nananini.livejournal.com]

Just like kaorumorite I couldn't help my tears when I knew that she was gone. Don't know what to say except that I'm sorry for your loss...

[back2real.livejournal.com]

what a great celebration of her life, Shoji and I watched it intently. I'm glad she had you and His Hubbiness™ for the time she did, I can see how she brought joy to your lives, and you to hers.

[alexandral.livejournal.com]

** hugs ** I am so sorry for your loss - she was so lovely!

[wishkey.livejournal.com]

I am so sorry for your loss. I am so happy that you and Chica had each other for as long as you did, and that you shared so much joy.


*hugs you tight*

[kathputli-girl.livejournal.com]

Poo, I never know what to say for something this important. It is SO hard to lose a pet; I think sometimes even harder than a person because pets give such unconditional love and joy to us.
*big hug*

[koshka-the-cat.livejournal.com]

You were so wonderful to her and you were lucky to have such a sweet thing, even for a little while. You'll both be in my thoughts.

[miss-dian.livejournal.com]

Chica not only brought smiles to you but also to me, who is thousands of miles away :) I always loved her pics and the vibrant character that shone through her.

*hugs*

[little-witch27.livejournal.com]

Süße, I think I've said all I have to say, yet I want you to know that I am glad to see this post of yours and to remember the little lady for all that she was. I was worried about you these past few days and somehow I still am. I remember sitting at your desk in late January and Chica coming over to tap my leg with her paw, wanting attention. She was one in a million, and trust me, she knew how much you loved her - and she will never forget that, or you! Remember, if you need to talk, I'm only a phone call or an SMS away. Hugs to you and Olly

[allbloomedout.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry for your lost! *BIG HUGS*

[elfnut.livejournal.com]

Liebe Una,

Mara und ich sind erst heute wieder online nach einer sehr langen Woche (ich habe keinem Zugriff auf LJ mehr vom Buero aus). Mara weint und ich kann es immer noch nicht glauben, wir hatten soviel Hoffnung und Vertrauen sie wuerde es schaffen, wir haben nie daran gezweifelt.

Ich weiss sie ist jetzt immer noch bei Dir, dein ganz eigener und persoenlicher zotteliger Schutzengel.

Alles Liebe,
C+M

[callingmethere.livejournal.com]

sorry for your loss *hugs tightly*

[kazbaby]

*huggles you all* You gave her the best family ever.