Smash was my best friend. She was sadly put to sleep in November 2005 at the age of 12 and a half years of age. Her eyes had become cloudy with cataracts, her joints hurt and she couldn’t jump up and sleep in her favourite chair anymore.
She missed swimming at the local river. She had trouble holding her bowels. But she still gave attention to every soul that walked into her home, a cuddle, a lick, even a little growl talking and saying hello in her puppy way, she had made that noise since birth, a little rumble especially kept for friends.
She had patience with young children so happy she ignored the adults and cruised around with the mini ones, playing with them gently, following them about and herding them away from danger.
She gave unconditional love to every person she met but quickly withdrew it if they were not worthy of her love. She protected me with her life never hesitating with a thought for her own safety. She loved nothing more they crawling on your lap and laying her head on your shoulder and giving you her puppy hug. And she always seemed to know when someone needed it.
Every person she met she left an indelible memory etched in their mind of awe and wonder at such a loving dog. She truly was special.
A runt, nobody wanted, nearly dying at the age of three months of the dreaded parvo virus.
She slept under my son’s cot religiously, she sat under his highchair and demolished all the little morsels of food he dropped at her feet, she lay with him on the floor ever keeping her watchful eye on him and not for one moment did I doubt her loyalty.
Rest in peace my most loyal companion, my familiar who sat with me and watched the shadows, it was a beautiful 12 years. I have tears in my eyes as I write this no matter how much time passes she will always remain in my heart as something very special to have a bond with so deep is an amazing privilige.
Why the hell anyone would want to see this breed of dog wiped out is beyond me, why not look at the bastards that don’t deserve to have the privilige of owning an animal.
Smash Palace (Smash) x



















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