For my doggo...

Today’s Adventure of the Muddy Shoes will be dedicated to my very dear friend, Blacky. He has been with me since I was just a 5 year old. We grew up together. But, unfortunately, dogs grow old faster than humans do…

I started thinking about this when I was around 12 years old, and I believed that I would be 16 or 18 when this moment would come. I thought I would be ready to say good-bye. I even thought I wouldn't cry. It did not happen as 12-year-old me thought it would. I am crying, but crying is good.

However, I think 12-year-old Bea should be proud. It is a very sad day, but at least I’m at peace knowing he lived happily for 14 years - more than dogs his size usually live - surrounded by love and that he passed away without having to struggle for long.

Blacky will be missed by everyone. He was a good dog.

The full in memoriam article can be found here https://bit.ly/blacky-en