Feb 2, 2023·edited Feb 26, 2023Liked by Mark Jones and Rhys Jones
Beautiful. And you're right about the rewards that come when you see an animal finally trust, finally walk through that door. I've most recently seen that with my mum's cat. He came to us as a street cat. He'd never played, or had enough food to eat. The first time he ate without trying to get as much food into his mouth in the fewest mouthfuls, and without looking over his shoulder I cried. I also cried when he finally played with his toys.
I am so sorry Duchess died. She looked young. Ensuring they have a gentle death is the final and greatest show of love.
Beautiful, Mark. This really touched me. We have 2 dogs and it amazes me what a huge and positive affect they've made to our lives. They are easily my favourite things in the world -- always happy, non-judgemental. Our kids, who have all left home, regularly ask for photos and films on the family WhatsApp. I occassionally allow myself to think how I'll feel when they've gone. Not nice. So thanks for your piece.
Beautiful. And you're right about the rewards that come when you see an animal finally trust, finally walk through that door. I've most recently seen that with my mum's cat. He came to us as a street cat. He'd never played, or had enough food to eat. The first time he ate without trying to get as much food into his mouth in the fewest mouthfuls, and without looking over his shoulder I cried. I also cried when he finally played with his toys.
I am so sorry Duchess died. She looked young. Ensuring they have a gentle death is the final and greatest show of love.
Thank goodness she didn't die without that.
I had a tear in my eye reading this. Goodbye Duchess xx
Beautiful, Mark. This really touched me. We have 2 dogs and it amazes me what a huge and positive affect they've made to our lives. They are easily my favourite things in the world -- always happy, non-judgemental. Our kids, who have all left home, regularly ask for photos and films on the family WhatsApp. I occassionally allow myself to think how I'll feel when they've gone. Not nice. So thanks for your piece.
Lovely piece Mark to which many of us can relate.....thank you and I'm sorry for your loss. Time to get a Puppy I'd say !
Thanks, Michael. Dropping in at the Dog's Trust on the way past Glasgow tomorrow...