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Kingsley and Me….

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Kingsley Couch

This weekend the weather was miserable. Even before it started snowing it was grey and gloomy out, Kingsley and I went out for a walk Saturday morning and I took him for the long loop not knowing what the weather would be like later. If he doesn’t get enough of a walk he becomes whiney and cranky.

Then we came home and cozied in on the couch, me with a cup of tea and the basset happily snoring and drooling next to me. Flicking through the channels on the t.v. I discovered “Marley and Me” was on. I should not watch this movie, I know I should not watch this movie but I can’t help myself.

The tale of a misbehaving labrador brings back all the memories of a misbehaving basset and how now I can laugh at all his misadventures. As the movie approaches the end I start to cry, that crying will turn into sobbing that will last well past the movie and Kingsley will want to shake free from me holding him. He’s been through this before.

This time though just before the end the door buzzer went, it was the census guy so I buzzed him in. I wiped my eyes and tried to look like I wasn’t crying. As I opened the door Kingsley had to stick his nose out and greet the new person. The guy greeted him enthusiastically and asked his name, his age and then…….. how long do they live???

Well I started crying, while choking out forever. Suddenly a fun encounter had turned incredibly awkward. He took up his pen and clip board and I snuffled and tried to stop crying as he asked the questions. I was also kneeling down hugging Kingsley, so he had kneeled down to ask the questions. As he left he said “He’s in good shape, lot of life left in him…..”

With that Kingsley and I went back inside just in time for the end of “Marley and Me”. Kingsley seemed to understand and sat half on my lap as I watched the end and sobbed. Pets become such a part of our lives and while they are with us we can’t even imagine life without them and maybe that’s why I don’t like to watch “Marley and Me” it reminds us that they won’t be with us forever.

While he is with me I will enjoy Kingsley and get in as many basset naps as possible, which is what we did after the movie. Curling up spooning with the basset is my favourite way to spend a lazy afternoon.

Kingsley Had A Birthday!

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Kingsley turned nine on Saturday, isn’t he a handsome boy!

We celebrated with a long walk, a peanut butter cupcake and a basset nap. A basset nap is when we both crash out on the couch, he cozies in and tries to take up as much space as possible and then snores. It’s one of my favourite things.

Kingsley is my first dog and even though I only have him part time I think of him everyday. I am so glad I still get to see him and having joint custody works out well for everybody involved. Especially Kingsley, this way he gets spoiled by two people. Owning a dog has exceeded every expectation that I had of what having a dog would be like.

Although many people say “A dog is always happy to see you”. This with Kingsley is not true. Sometimes he can be an asshole. He holds a grudge, he will ignore you and he will sit and look at you like you are the worst. Usually because I didn’t give him ANOTHER treat or I’m sitting where he wants to sit or I disturbed his nap or I told him not to jump up on the counter AGAIN.

I love it though, I love his personality, I love how stubborn he can be (it’s a lesson in patience) I love that he hates wet paws, doesn’t like cold weather and snores. He can also be a huge suck, if he’s scared or tired he likes to sit next me, on me actually. He sleeps with his head on my lap and drools, he drools a lot. I love that he listens to me and will tilt his head, occasionally answer with what sounds like a seal. Aroooo oooo oooo (which I translate to “Yes she was a bitch and you were right”. He’s very supportive).

Nine years has gone by so fast and I’ve loved every moment with him. The joy he has brought to my life is incredible. I miss him when he’s gone but look forward to seeing him again, when once again we will nap and don’t tell him but I have another peanut butter cupcake for him.

(In my journal today I am writing about Kingsley, memories of bringing him home and stand out moments so I don’t forget and can always remember how much I love him)