The Denver Documentary

Sadly, our Denver girl is gone. And our little Jones family is feeling the huge void she left. Quick synposis: Denver had a form of pancreatic cancer that we discovered several months ago. The cancer kept her pancreas from effectively monitoring her blood sugar levels which would result in seizures. Thankfully, we had those several months with her after the initial diagnosis. But this past Saturday, we came home to find her in the middle of a severe seizure, and the poor girl just couldn't recover.

And, yep. I'm that girl who mourns the loss of her dog. And just when I think I'm doing better, I hear Cutler's little voice saying, "Den-ber! Where yar you?" or I see Gage (our other boxer) sitting by the back door or in front of the window looking/waiting for his sister. Sheesh! I need another kleenex. But a wise man (namely, Dad) told me it's best to just remember the good times. So here goes!

Born February 16, 2006, she was Jeremy's and my first "baby." It's quite possible we spoiled her... but look at this face! My resolve was weak against those eyes!

She was our protector. No noise was left un-researched. And she was forever barking Gage back to the house before she would go check out the possible disturbance (usually just a passerby on the greenbelt... or a frog. Or rabbit.)

She was a good big sister. Though she had our sole attention for 3 years, she took to her sisterly duties immediately.

And never stopped.

And she was ever patient with Cutler.

She loved a good, soft blanket. And if she couldn't own the blanket entirely, she'd settle for partial ownership.

And, of course, a good pillow was rarely left unattended.

Truly from Texas, snow was a novelty to her. And the ultimate playground.

Though we rarely fed her people food, she was no fool to miss an opportunity. She taught her partner in crime how to patiently wait in the kitchen for any scrap that might fall.

So, yes... she was our girl. And we'll miss her. Every bit. Her licks. Her hugs. Her love. 'Cause how can you fill the gap left by your unconditional best friend?