*7.20.02 – 2.26.10*
He came into our lives to fill a hole. When Max died I thought I could never love another dog. But then came a poodle named Seriously Alejandro. Our sweet, funny, ridiculous Alex.
Alex never had any idea that he was a big dog. He sat in laps. He jumped up to greet guests. If you’ve ever been to Casa Pish Posh, you may have only known him as a deep bark from the master bedroom. It’s not that he was bad — he was just big. We didn’t want him to knock you over. But seriously, he was a sweetheart.
When Zoe came along life changed a bit. And when Pea came along, he was confused and perturbed. Their love / hate relationship tilted more toward the love side. Maybe because of all the crumbs she dropped on the ground.
Though he was named for his serious face as a pup, Alex grew up silly. We called him Alex, or Alex Pudl, or The Pudl, or occasionally Sweet Buddy Buddy.
Alex left us yesterday. He wasn’t quite eight years old, but we enjoyed every year he spent with us. I loved having a dog who was big enough to hug.
Good boy, Alex. We love you.
Oh sweetie. I’m so sorry. I now live with a doggie big enough to hug, and there really is nothing like it. I’m so glad you got that for eight years. Beautiful tribute to sweet Alex.
I am so very, very sorry.
Awwwww, no! I’m so sorry, Shauna. Your Christmas card of Alex is still my favorite Christmas card ever – it goes up every year. I’ll miss the big lap pudl.
I am so sorry, Shauna. I always say Owen is going to live until he is 29 … because I really don’t know how I’ll handle it when the day comes.
Alex has definitely been my favorite dog that I only know through the internet. RIP.
RIP Alex, he enriched you’r life and you did the same for him. What more could you ask for in a friend.
Thanks, all. Your comments and love mean so much to me right now.
Oh Shauna, I’m just seeing this now and my heart is breaking. Trips to Nashville will never be quite the same without Alex’s resounding hellos! I hope all of you are finding ways to cope with your loss.
Love to you all.
I spoke to your Dad on Sunday and he told me the sad news about Alex. You can tell by his photos that he knew that he was one special guy!! Love you…Aunty B
Shauna, I cried when I read your post about Alex. Alex was blessed to be your dog, and be part of the fabric of the family. He couldn’t have been happier! Maybe he’s with my Bing Crossbreed somewhere in the great beyond.
Hugs to you. I will be thinking of you in the weeks to come.
Your friend and fan in blogland,
Jen