tribute to a good dog

i don't know why but this month seems frought with losses of four-legged friends, and i've just learned of another.

julie and colby rescued this pure-bred pit bull about three days before i moved in with them in virginia a little over 10 years ago.  she had been found at a truck stop, and no one could ever determine whether it had been on purpose, or by accident.

one thing was certain, however, and that was that riggins (so named for the former quarterback of colby's beloved football team), was a good dog.  a REALLY good dog.  in fact, the kind of dog that you don't come across all that often.

she was endearingly sweet, and remarkably well trained.  she loved people and other dogs, and was always a welcome snuggle buddy.

last year riggins had a stroke.  and while the recovery process had gone better than expected, she was old, and her body had starting deteriorating again.  it became obvious that her time had come, so, julie and colby said goodbye to their decade long companion.

i lived with her for about three years, and though i had my own dog, i truly loved riggins. her loss is deeply felt.  rest in peace riggins...see ya on the flip side!