Family Dog: A True Story

I visited my aunt's house and unexpectedly uncle gave me a puppy. I was very hesitant to take it because we already have a dog named Brix. My uncle insisted on giving the puppy so I accepted. It was raining very hard and he was crying. I comforted him with my hugs during the night. On our way home I named him Spike. Of course, Mom's not okay about it and I wasn't a fan of dogs anyway until things changed. Mom says it would be an additional burden to the family yet I ignored her. His first night was difficult because he was separated from his mom Faith. He cried continuously but luckily my brother let him stay in his room for a new nights. And from there, I started spending time with my future buddy. I even nicknamed him Baby and "Nano"(short). I liked it when he listens to my problems. No judgments nor bad words from him. He's a very good listener and a good follower also. I started baby sitting him and make our bond stronger. I would carry him like my baby and bring him whenever I go. We are not financially stable so I fed him from our leftovers. He is such a blessing. My stress reliever. I would always tell him what worries me and he would usually hug me back. I remember him waking me up every morning so I will not be late for school. And always welcoming whenever I got home from school. Even his big brother Brix do the same every morning. There was this time when I needed to review for my board exams and had to work at the same time so I need to leave and move to another place. I missed him so much that I told my mom that I miss Spikeyman more than her. I was rude to my mom back then for saying those savage words. I love you Nay (Mom)! We are not that techy before so I talked to him whenever I called mom. He would usually bark whenever I call his name like he was responding to my voice and wiggling his tail. What a sweet boy he is! If I visit my cousin Greta, he would accompany me and I really need to go back home rightaway because he will be troubled with the other dogs in the neighborhood. Years passed and he grows longers with his little feet.He even have an extra fingers on both his legs and sometimes entangles when he's very hyper. He will cry if he needs to go pee or potty. He was not a burden to the family. All of our pets know where to go potty and I am always proud of them. As I write this story I really can't hold back my tears. I was not home for a few months and mom told me that he barely eats little did i know that it was severe already. Both his eyes looked like he has cataracts.I thought it was only a separation anxiety when he got sick. I decided to go home after a few months and saw him very skinny and he barely eats. When I saw him I cant help but tears started falling endlessly. I can feel his pain just by looking at him. I never gave up hope because I know he was a fighter as always. My mom will feed him and always bought chicken to entice him to eat. He tried eating and even get better when I get home. I was happy because he tried to move around and follow me wherever I go. But I was really worried. I don't have enough cash to take him to the vet. I was really devastated. Luckily, my boyfriend helped me and send money to buy him antibiotics and dog food. I went to town to buy his needs despite the strict protocols. I feel hopeful again. We would spend more time with each other and treasure every moment and I felt like he will be better again. After a few days, I need to get back to my work. I asked my mom for updates and he barely wats again when I left. In two weeks time, I received one of my greatest heartaches. My brother assisted him to go pee because he struggled walking already despite his situation he never wants to be a burden. As my mom fed him that morning, he struggled and he slowly leave in my mom's arm. I was shocked to know this lately I thought he was gone after sleeping. I felt like something is pinching my heart. My mom and I mourned for him. His brothers Cloud and Brix felt sad after he left. My super hyper Cloudy boy didn't leave the house to play. It hurts me so bad that I was not there when he needed me but my mom and my brother were there. I cried and regretted that I failed to provide his needs. He never waited for us to become rich and pamper him with more love. I know he's in a better place now. No more pain and sorrow. You deserve to be in heaven my baby boy. You will always be my baby and my best bud SPIKEYMAN. I love you to the moon and back. Thank you for everything. I know you will become an angel there in heaven. I will see you there when the time comes. I love you forever. I will continue to smile despite the pain because you will feel sad if I wasn't. Just guide and protect me always. Sending my hugs and kisses. Always, Mommy