This week's theme for the Beautiful Beasties Network was Rule of Thirds. I had thought of visiting an old barn with Mick, Icey and Bender, but instead I came across a concrete pipe graveyard in a quaint field/pasture.
Mick was the first to be photographed. He was having a "better" day than he had been having, though his footing was wobbly he stayed close to me. Typically the sights and smells of such a place would have had him running in pursuit of critters. I was just glad he was out and about.
Bender was the next model for the Rule of Thirds. He's getting a lot more solid at staying put for pictures, though he still needs work on looking at the camera!
Icey wanted to be involved too!
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Sadly, this is the last blog posting that will feature my shepherd mix Mick. Late Wednesday night he passed away. He was buried in a pretty little field near a stand of woods, so that he may be entertained by squirrels. He is greatly missed.
To quote my friend Rob - "That's a heap of heartbreak I hate to be able to associate with.
That wound will heal but you'll always have a scar. But the thing is, that scar is how he'll always be with you in a way. Funny how a little lump of fur and poop can grow to mean so much in a lifetime."
RIP Mick - October 2007 - August 2013
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Hopefully the next set of images from Melissa McCabe or Unleashed! Pet Portraits will be on a more cheerful note!
Cahlean I am so sorry for your loss. Mick was beautiful, and he knew love. Run free Mick!
ReplyDeleteLooks like Mick lived in a beautiful place with beautiful friends. Your friend's quote is fantastic and sums it up so well.
ReplyDeleteYour friend Rob summarized it so well. Mick will forever be with you in the safety of your heart.
ReplyDeleteI'm so very sorry for your loss. Hopefully it is a small comfort to know you have so many beautiful photos to remind you of his handsome face.
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