Dogs are all about Love.: Mercury moved on...

August 23rd, 2010, a day filled with shock and tears.

I returned at 1.30am after a long day of shoot. The moment I stepped into our house, my husband conveyed a devastating news... My dog, Mercury had passed on.

I couldn't decipher those words because they didn't make sense. He kept repeating them until it sunk in...and when it finally did, I screamed and yelled in disbelief. How can that be possible? Mercury is the most determined dog I've ever met. She'd jump into unknown territory to get what she wants and has never fallen ill or suffered from any injuries. She's my protector and my bodyguard. How can Mercury be dead?

My knees were weak. My heart sank so deep. My ears refused to listen. My eyes were boiling. My voice was getting louder and louder. I was hoping my husband would take back those words but nothing has changed except the volume of my cries. I couldn't bring myself to see her...or if I would survive that visit.

After a long period of crying... we both walked to her kennel. I took closer steps to see what my mind refuses to comprehend. I crashed. There she was lying motionless wrapped around our bedsheet. It looked like her but it can't be her. She'd normally be pouncing on her kennel vigorously to reach out to me but not this time. Instead, I was the one pleading and calling out her name for her to respond. But she remained still.
I was shock-stricten and grief-numbed.

My hands were shaking when I reached out to touch her...she was cold.

She has moved on. I cried and cried and cried.... and called out her name repeatedly!

I kissed her and placed my head next to hers and wondered... isn't there anything I can do to bring her back?

I am still grieving..the sadness is so great.

Mercury sweetheart...

I thank you for your companionship.

I thank you for your guidance.

I thank you for your protection.

I thank you for your comfort.

I thank you for your unconditional love.

I thank you for your lessons.

I thank you for your patience.