Sancho peacefully left us today. After a strange and undiagnosable illness, a long course of antibiotics, and a brief respite, he stopped eating. All of you who know and love Sancho recognize that him not eating is totally out of character. The Vet told Ivy and Alex that this was a sign of his decision.Sancho was a really, really, really great dog. He was sweet, obedient and incredibly handsome. He loved chasing balls, tearing apart toys, and if you had any body of water larger than a drinking glass, he would try to go swimming. Whenever I walked him past the horse trough up in Griffith Park, he never understood why I wouldn't allow him to get into it. At daycare he once climbed into an empty kiddie pool and just waited for them
to fill it up.Sancho was also brave. He saved Bug's life multiple times, whether it was a coyote or an overly aggressive dog in the dog park.
To love Sancho was to love his sensitive tummy, his allergies, and his penchant for chasing his tail. Those traits were hilarious and somehow endearing. At eight years old he still had the joy of a puppy, whether he was sticking his head out the car window, playing with Bug, Mister Chicken Shrimps, a
nd Harry, or viciously shaking his new toy.John and I were lucky to have him for a year. Ivy and Alex were lucky to have him for seven.
We will miss you Sancho.
So sad! He was a lovely, lovely dog.
ReplyDeleteSancho will be missed. I promise to jump in a muddy pool of water on my next hike in his honor.
ReplyDeleteI miss Sancho so much and he is missed every day on Lipan. Harry loved his big brother so much!!! Harry would love to play with Sancho's ball when Sanchie dropped it but Sancho was such a gentleman and would let Harry play around him any time without any frustration. He is an angel among all of us and I am so grateful to have spent some time with this beautiful doggie. I love you Sancho!!!!
ReplyDeleteSancho was a true puppy at heart. Barney and I enjoyed spending time with him. What a kind and gentle spirit. You could truly see it in his eyes. He also had amazing gifts of spirit which included a gentle playfulness. He was wise beyond his years on earth
ReplyDeleteOur pets are definitely part of our family. I hope over time Ivy and Alex will be able to remember his playful day to day presence and just smile with the memories. I also hope Chickie and Harry are doing ok without his buddy.