A little over 10 years ago someone I knew told me about a litter of puppies, I went along to see them and one 'chose me'.
He grew into a huge, beautiful Rottweiler and I simply adored him.
He loved everyone and everything and was quite simply the most affectionate, loving dog I've ever owned.
As an ambassador for a horribly maligned breed he certainly taught a lot of people!.
He was my comfort through some dreadful life events and never left my side.
Just after Xmas, I had to make the decision to let him pass...cancer.
I know my decision was the right one. It was the last act of love I could show him and he passed away in my arms.
I'm a complete mess.
I miss him so much and I'm really struggling.
He was such a presence, my son used to say he was convinced he was a 'human in a fur coat'!
I've had dogs all of my life and have loved and mourned the loss of each wonderful one but nothing like this.