30/12/2020
Queen B
21 June 2017 - 30 December 2020
We were so blessed to have found you Bamba. From the moment you walked into our flat and plonked yourself down, we knew it would be love. You were our adventure dog from the beginning, letting Sally cycle the Waterford Greenway with you trailered to her bike.
You loved sleeping in our bed, loved a car ride, always wanted a lift up onto the couch, you effortlessly scaled upstairs, but always needed to be carried down, you loved nothing more than getting tangled up in a couch nap with Sal, and were delighted with the fancy orthopaedic bed she bought for you, and despite what we were told, you loved the company of other dogs. We had birthday parties for you, you came camping, to marches, protests, and Pride parades. Watching how gentle and patient you were with Siena made my heart ache. You were the poster pup for sweet Staffis.
You were there when Sally proposed, and I loved you for walking her down the aisle. You were our old lady, our piglet, a sweetie and a total tank all wrapped up in one. You let us give you constant smooches, let us dance with you, trailing us constantly throughout the house, tripping us up all the time, you let Sal cycle across town with you on her back, and were snapped in the act by a photographer on the street, you survived our grim apartment years and were so content to spend the final 6 months of your life in your new suburban, retirement home. We never knew your true age, you could have been 13 or 16, it all added to your inner city mystique.
We were so proud to show you off. It breaks my heart to imagine waking up tomorrow without you nearby, but we know how loved you were, and that you were ready to sleep.
Thanks for choosing us B, for spending your golden years with us. We love you to the moon and back,
always,
your moms ###
If youāve considered adopting a dog, consider opening your heart to older puppers. Bamba was close to being put down because there wasnāt a home for her, despite having so much love and life left in her.