Good-bye Doodle Bug

About 7 years ago Molly the boxer came into our home. She was a friend's dog who needed us to adopt her. We said good-bye to Molly, AKA Doodle Bug, on Saturday, and she was 12 years old. That's a long life for a boxer. I think it was a good one, too. 

Molly, as you can see, was a beautiful boxer with the full white collar. We were told she could have been a show dog in her younger years. But when she got to us she was a family dog. We were shocked at how well behaved she was. Her first parents trained her well. She ate a collar the first night with us, because she was anxious, but then after that.....I don't think she ate anything but her dog food. Ok maybe an occasional table scrap. She gave us good nibble tickles, the really gentle ones, but she NEVER bit anyone. She ALMOST bit several Chinese food and pizza delivery men, because she was the world's best guard dog, but she never got angry with us or even played too hard. Keeping us safe was her priority. In between being in protection mode, she loved a good snuggle. Especially in her later years, she was a very devoted couch dog. She was there to keep anyone company that may be home alone. She was also the star of the vet's office, and stole hearts when she went for kennel or grooming.

Molly was a dog, but she taught us so much. She taught us unconditional love, how to be gentle, have fun, and how to grow old gracefully.

Molly, you were the best. There will never be another puppy dog in our house as good as you. Rest in Peace doodle bug.