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| Moxie, Joshua Tree, April 2006 |
A great dog can change your life. You meet on the street in a sketchy Los Angeles neighborhood blocks from the now shuttered Rampart Police Station. Life on the street isn't easy for anyone, human or young dog just beyond the edge of puppy. But a great dog can make an introduction, can overcome her intense fear of people and allow you to clean her wounds. I remember what I said to her the evening she followed me home. "I can't tell you how this will turn out, but I can guarantee it's a lot better than what you've got going on right now."
She looked at me with her brown soulful eyes, spoke in low howls and took a chance on me.
Little did I know, she would introduce me to the man who became my partner in life. Eric adopted Moxie shortly after I took her in off the street. Moxie and Eric feel in love immediately. She was an intense dog and her street instincts she picked up in her early life never completely left her. But she also had a gentle side (never shown to possums or skunks).
She was the toughest being I ever knew. So strong. Her body aged faster than her spirit, although she lived a long life.
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| May 2012 |
A salute to a great dog. I miss you, your sweet welcoming howls as I approach the gate to home, your bad habits too. Sometimes a great dog comes into your life and your life changes, you change and become better person. Thank you, Moxie.
A great dog and wonderful friend: birth date unknown-6/1/12.
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What a sad and touching tribute. She seemed like she was well loved and had a great life with you. Thanks for taking her off the streets and into your lives.
ReplyDeleteThanks, El Gaucho. She was one of the greats. We feel lucky to have been together with her for so long.
DeleteJulia - Your post has me sitting here at my desk crying a bit. So sorry for your loss and so glad to know the story of how you all found each other. So sweet, and sad, and true. Hooray for great dogs!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rachel. Hope you are feeling well. Look forward to seeing you soon.
DeleteWhat a beautiful dog, and a lovely story.
ReplyDeleteRocking tribute to the beasties who share the burdens of our lives. I have always wondered what lives my dogs have has before they came to me (I've never adopted a puppy; even with their odd habits adults are more fun.)
ReplyDeleteALSO--appreciate the nod to the troubled, difficult parts of our beasts lives. Our companions are not perfect, but they do give us happiness. We hope to do the same for them.
Walk on, Moxie!
Thanks, Jessica & Suzanne. Indeed, walk on.
ReplyDeleteRest in peace, Moxie. Also--comfort to Eric, Julia, and sons.
ReplyDeleteI have two shelter dogs--one age 8 and one age 9. They both have reddish fur, so I call them my golden girls. They were both rescued from bad situations by a woman at the local vet clinic, and then they came to live with me.
Thanks, Cindy.
DeleteAwwww...so sorry to hear about Moxie. She was truly a highlight every trip to Ramshackle and gave me a chuckle every post about her escapades.
ReplyDeletexoxoxo
Maryellen
Just read this. Tears for Moxie and the great story. Hugs for you all. -Mai & Mike
ReplyDeleteThanks, Maryellen and Maidel.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry to read this, Julia. :( She looks like a big sweetie. Losing pets is so hard. Hope you guys are doing okay in the wake of her loss.
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