My Dog Nassau

Nassau is a mixed poodle. He weighs about eight pounds and he is a very intelligent little dog. Nassau is 13 years old, but everyone that sees him for the first time think he is a precious little puppy. I believe he likes to be treated as if he's younger than he is. Nassau is such a lovable creature, too. For the past week, he has been mourning for his friend Buddy, who passed away the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving, 2007. Buddy was an 80-pound Labrador Retriever.

It did not matter that the two dogs were so different in size, age, or breed. They were friendly and considerate of each other until the end of Buddy's life. Nassau cried and refused to eat for at least a week. We were afraid for his life as well. Now, for the first time in 13 years, Nassau is alone in our backyard. I make sure I spend more time with Nassau now. I talk to him more, and I try to run and romp with him regularly. He seems to be coming around slowly.

This morning Nassau ate his breakfast fairly good. He did not stay in his dog house as if he's shielding himself from the world. He came out and played with me and he also played and wagged his tail with Hubby. We were estatic to see Nassau in such positive spirits. I think from this point on, he will be ok. We miss Buddy, too. He was a great friend to us, as well.


Nassau and Buddy ate and shared their food. Sometimes we watched them as they let each other eat from their bowls. Although they each had their own dog house, they insisted on sharing just one of the houses. They were different from humans, but we could have learned many lessons from Nassau and Buddy in having and being true friends.