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I Missed My Dog

DOB: June 16, 2013
Breed: Labrador
Name: Kuki 
Brother: BonBon
Friend: Koko

 Facts


1. Unlike any other dog, she doesn't want to  take a bath.

2. Hates selfies.
3. Loves pillow and blanket and bed.
4. Jealous over babies.
5. Likes tummy rub.
6. Bread over dog food.
7. Befriends cats.
8. Sleeps easily with the fan on.
9. Fears my father.
10. Knows how to hug.
11. Does handshake.
12. Favorite hobby - sleeping and sleeping and sleeping.
13. Sleeps with me.
14. Love language - Touch.

 



I spoiled her. Even if I get mad at her for tearing the tissue paper and my notebook she would just ignore my nagging. She fears my papa most because she experienced beaten by a belt. hahahaha. It was when she ripped my brother's slippers. It just happened once. So every time my papa would act mad Kuki would hide under the bed or sofa.

Since we spent the last week of the year in Bohol, we had to leave Kuki at home and asked my grandma and our neighbor to look after her while we are away.


When we got home December 31, 2015 Kuki looked sickly. I asked a friend about her condition and she suggested a natural remedy. January 1, 2015 while everyone still has New year hangover Kuki was roaming around the house. She looked even more sick. I tried applying again that natural remedy which was really effective because Kuki started to drink water. I felt relieved. That is a sign that she is feeling better. In the morning of January 2, 2015, my mother told me that Kuki was dying. I said no. I cannot afford to accept that. We were all worried about her and did all we can to comfort our sweet dog.


In the afternoon, I was about to go to the market to buy another medicine for Kuki when suddenly she wailed. She was feeling dizzy I supposed. She walked round and round the house and fell on the floor. I panicked. I did a tummy rub for her. She would look at me like she was asking for help. I can feel it. She stood again and forced herself to walk. Just when she was in front of the door, she fell again and cried and wailed. My mother told me not to come near since she might bite me.


We were all looking at her and she was shaking. Then she cried hard and froze. She wasn't moving anymore. I felt my heart break. I ran inside my room with tears falling.


We all cried. It was painful really very painful. I called my friend and told her the sad news. I was crying. 


I wrapped Kuki in a blanket. I had to be strong. We buried her. When I went home, I cried again.


The next morning, I woke up because I felt Kuki's nose rubbing my feet. As I opened my eyes, it was only me in my room. I cried. I missed my dog.


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