Dear Max
We’re in Cape Town this week, and we woke to Whatsapp messages on Saturday that your and your dad’s dog Rex had passed away. Rex – 55kg of Rottweiler awesomeness, a gentle big dog with a heart, spirit and intuition even larger than him.
When we got him as a puppy, you were just one, and he was so gentle and playful with you. He grew with you, and he was a protector of you, a companion and a playmate, who never minded when you pulled his tail playfully, walked on him, rode him, lay on him, or slept side by side with him.
I guess the greatest risk about having a pet you love is that we will survive them, but of course that’s not enough of a reason to not let an animal into our lives to heal us, act as companions, and bring joy. I’ve lost several dogs and cats in my life, and it’s agony, especially with the ones who have burrowed themselves further into our hearts and space.

Rex left you and your dad too soon – after just four years of being in the family, and it is this brevity that saddens me. He was a great friend who should have seen you through more walks, play sessions, cuddles and face lickings.

Rex’s spirit, sharpness and affection are what I’ll remember about him, along with his love and gentleness for us and you, even though you were always so small in size next to him.
May his big heart live on in ours, always.
xMom



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8 Comments
So Sad you lost your lovely dog! Keep the happy memories!
September 15, 2014 at 11:19 amTHanks Pat – much appreciated 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 8:46 amSo sorry to hear about the loss of Rex xxx
September 15, 2014 at 2:23 pmThanks hun x
September 23, 2014 at 8:46 amI’m so sorry for your loss, I can’t imagine how hard it is. Lot’s of love to you all x
September 15, 2014 at 9:03 pmThanks a mil – I appreciate the thoughts x
September 23, 2014 at 8:45 amI’m so sorry, Tanya. Our dogs are part of our family too.
September 17, 2014 at 10:25 pmThanks Heather 🙂
September 23, 2014 at 8:45 am