We were introduced to Wolfie when our Corgi, Arlene was entering the last year of her life and if it were not for Toby’s support (advice, financial help with the her heart worm treatment, and help along the way) we might not have had the wherewithal to open our home to Wolfie.
She made it through heart-worm treatment, removal of ovarian cysts, arthritis treatment and getting spayed but she couldn’t make it through kidney failure. Her time with us was short, yet Wolfie brought so much to our lives. She became an ardent fan of Tatjana – following her, sitting beside her, and basically moping unless Tatjana was nearby.
She also was our loaded gun – she looked so fierce and would only come alive to protect in such a noble way that we always felt safe with her around.
Wolfie was gentle. Our fondest memory is of her lying on the living room floor while ten kids trampled all around her on one morning we made waffles for the children in the neighborhood.
Wolfie was an innocent – having spent most of her life tied up in a backyard as a breeder, the ocean was wow to Wolfie, the big bed she stole from Loca was wow to Wolfie, Tatjana was a major wow to Wolfie, and Wolfie became wow to us.
In just one year this dog clawed deep into our hearts and made a big big dent. We fell deeply in love with Wolfie’s soulful eyes and her galumph gait and her relaxed demeanor (relaxed that is unless she was protecting us), and we know we gave her a good life this last year, but no one was prepared to suffer another loss here (we lost Arlene in April, and Rachel’s mother in November) – by year’s end, we had found our balance again – 2 adults, 1 infant, 2 dogs, 1 cat.
After Wolfie passed, our mailman said that he had gotten into the habit of waiting at our front door because it took Wolfie so long to get up and get to the door to bark at him. Even he was smitten by her beauty.
Too many tears – too little time – too much love.
Goodbye Wolfie, relax in peace.
We love you so much.
Tatjana & Rachel & Tin & Loca & Bam-Bam
