We lost a good one today.
What we all thought was a herniated disc in Rex’s back, turned out to be
bone cancer, attacking his spine. He was
courageous all the way to the end. He
made his way up the stairs last night to sleep outside Samantha’s bedroom. Just like always. A sentry on duty. I’m feeling very lost and lonely but I want to
share a few of his last pictures.
A Vision’
I saw a glimmering vision
It took my breath away,
'Twas the silhouette of a shepherd
More regal than words can say.
The beams of light they danced
On a coat of endless black,
A vision of perfection
Atop an iron back.
He stood there like a statue
For all the world to see,
What a vision of perfection
The German shepherd can be.
The look of a noble prince
Lord of all he surveys,
Confident in himself
Eyes fixed in aristocratic gaze.
Never shall I forget
The vision I saw that day,
Of the mighty shepherd
Who took my breath away.
~ Carol Kufner
