Mr Moo

My mum has always talked about Crispin her GR from when she was young

But I’d never been a dog person because we’d always had cats

They say you are either one or the other 

But after almost 8 years with our pooch I’m both.

I can remember meeting him at our childhood home 

P was with me and she was so happy to see a dog again 

I don’t know why but I felt nervous of his arrival 

God knows why 

Mr moo was my guide for a long time when I was lost 

He was my get out of bed call and I was taken in by his presence 

When I walked him during a difficult year he made me feel ok and safe 

He never pooed in places he shouldn’t with me 

He sat with me on a hill after my ankle gave way and waited whilst in pain I cried 

He wouldn’t let go of a dead rat this one time 

He was running at people in the park with this half eaten rat 

I remember him being trained as a puppy 

And always running at me when I came over 

I told him so much 

He has this look that tells me not only is he listening to every word but that I matter 

What I’m saying matters 

I saw him last weekend 

He was so excited to see me 

He jumped up to me and I was annoyed I was in white 

Why is it I have the stupid thoughts at such good times?

I asked him if he knew about my illness 

His look was deep and almost sympathetic 

I brushed him for hours 

That’s what I did

I got him cute toys treats and brushed out his knots

I used to stand him up to dance with him 

Get him to give me two paws 

And gave him head massages 

This time even a shoulder one 

I never wanted to say good bye to such a friendly dog and absolute anchor to our family 

But my illness is something else we share

Along with some of the best walks I’ve ever had 

He was such a supportive companion

And he gave me such strength at my lowest times 

I am forever grateful to Dystran for being part of our family and to us all a real anchor and rock in some of the hardest years of our lives 

Mr Moo 

I will never forget you

Wish this wasn’t your time 

PS wish I’d been with you in France 🇫🇷 

Those walks we could have gone on