Another Good One Gone

I just found out my Uncle's pooch Monet died suddenly at the age of 12. We all know how important pets are but this was a Leader dog. When not on the job he was one intense fellow. There was no one in this town who did not know Monet and he was a friend to all just another member of the community.



My Uncle had another leader dog Carlo who was excellent at his job also. Ironically Carlo developed a rare disease and became blind himself living out the rest of his years with one of my Uncle's son's. Here's Monet keeping that ever watchful eye on his buddy. Uncle Rollie has applied for another leader dog and I hope he gets one because it enriches those who need them lives so dramatically. A footnote to this is my Uncle became blind in a simple botched operation at the Mayo Clinic where he almost bled to death on the table and that's no bullshit not even a little bit!

I liked this dog so much and am surprised how sad it has made me feel.