Saturday, April 12, 2008

Always in our heart



She, came into our life shortly after we got married. It was a gift from my sister, Elle who happened to found her at the SPCA when she was there donating to the organisation. I never had a dog of my own before, nor have I grew up having dogs or cats around. But she is really pretty and unique.

The 1st day we got her, she was very quiet and keep hiding in the cage. Didn't want to eat and play, nor get close to anyone. This is the 1st time we ever see such a unique breed. Mix of peakiness and Pomeranian. Small breed,flat face with stick out tongue,black smooth fur with white patches at the tummy and paws. It looks more like a cat than a dog.

As time goes by, she became very playful and she has become an important part of our life. We named her Minime ( or rather Ruben named her ). In short, we sometimes call her Mini. Mini is a very good girl. She is very friendly to everyone, even cats! And she do not poo every where. She likes to go to the grass when we were still having our grass in the garden. she eats everything, including Durian. Imagine that. Sometimes, she will plug the sour plum from the flower pot when it is ripe...She don't really bark. Very quiet, perfect as a pet.

Every 3-4 mths, we will send her for pet grooming and she will come back looks very cute with her short fur. We have neighbours and friends who love her so much. Kids will ask questions like, " Is this a cat?" Haha...no.

She will follow us when we go for a walk. We will let her walk freely but make sure that she is behind us.She is just so well behaved.

End of Jan, while I am working in Singapore, my bro MSN me and told me this breaking news. My dog ran away and they can't find her. It was a shock to me. She must be out there trying to look for the way home for her dad and mom. Ruben and I have been away in US early Jan and right after my kick off in Las Vegas, I came straight to Singapore to start my work here as a result of relocation from KL office. We have had experience where when both of us are not around for a few days, she will not eat her food. Thus, in mid Jan, my mom was worried and she decided to take Mini to my sis house so that they can look after her. I guess she must be missing us a lot. Apparently she has not been eating much and one fine evening, while my brother in law was talking to some friends in front of the house with the gate open, she ran out. He didn't notice her until much later. They went around searching for her the next few days and yet, still nothing.

We are really sad. I've cried a few nights. We are worried about where she had gone, whether someone pick her up? Will she find her way home? She is not familiar with the area where my sis stays. It is difficult for her to find her way back. We have been having her for 4 yrs. She is part of the family.

Till today, we have no news about her. However, Ruben and I have decided to think positively. Maybe...someone nice took her home and is taking good care of her. There is no one else back home that will take care of her since I move down to Singapore. Ruben is still working in Ipoh and he only goes back to KL during weekends. And with his plan of coming down to Singapore, we can't bring her over. No one else wants to look after her. Perhaps, someone now has found this really cute and well behaved dog, and she is in good hands.

We pray hard to God that she is with someone nice now. We might not see her ever again but she will always be in our heart. And we cherish the moments we had with her, the fun of playing with her and talking to her. This is for you, Minime.