Suddenly, sunlight appeared! There was Tucker and Delilah, Gracies pups, digging me out! I licked them both and burst out of the snow, hopping over their heads and landing perfect on the ice without slipping or falling or making a fool of myself! I saw that Gracie and Buddy were fighting off the bear once more, the big massive beast swatting at their faces with his big paw with claws that could easily kill a dog with one swipe. I pushed the 2 pups in the hole that I just sprang out of, then barked at the bear, HEY! OVER HERE YOU BIG PUSHOVER! The bear swung around and charged towards me, frothing at the mouth and roaring. I braced myself and just as he was a few feet away I sprang and landed right on his back and started gnawing on his neck again. He let out a cry of pain as I ripped open his neck. I jumped off, satisfied that he had enough. The bear did indeed run off growling and roaring. Gracie and Buddy surrounded me with love and nuzzles, and the pups ran over, tumbling over their own feet, but I loved them just the same. Buddy! Youre alive! How..? I asked, confused. After you left me, a greyhound found me and brought me to the vets where they fixed me up, then I decided to keep looking for you guys! You did it Fido! You saved Gracie and
.. Suddenly Buddy stopped and looked around for his friend Goldie. Um
Buddy
I began. I told him what happened. The look in the old dogs eyes made my heart heave. I knew well that Goldie was the first friend he ever made on this journey
this journey of sacrifice, death, friendship, faithfulness, love and hope. I knew he must be in so much pain
not physically, but his heart must be breaking in half right now. And
youre sure hes gone? Buddy asked hopefully. I nodded my head sadly. Buddy sighed and I saw tears trickle down his nose. He died peacefully, cuddled next to your pups, Buddy. He wouldnt of had it any other way, Im sure. I said, trying to comfort him. NO! I never
I never got to say Goodbye! Or
I never got to say I love him! And thatd Id always think about him
and
and
he barked, half angry, half sad. I nuzzled him affectionately and licked his nose.