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« Dogs give their human companions unconditional love and are always there with an encouraging wag of the tail when they are needed. The dog is indeed a very special animal. »

Dorothy Hinshaw Patent, Dogs: The Wolf Within

Let’s talk about dogs  as domestic animals, and companions.
I’m always impressed and touched by dogs loyalty,  especially with their old, handicaped or blind companions.
Of course, there are some people who abuse on spending money for luxurious conditions for their dogs while there are crises, hunger and disparities in this world. Extrems are always bad. But, I believe that, whatever conditions, dogs are always faithful friends.

When I was a little girl,  I was dreaming of becoming veterinarian. I was addicted to  documentaries about animals and was imagining myself working as a zoologist nursing African Savanna animals.
I love animals, and I have a special love for dogs. Wherever I am, when I see little or big dogs, on the street, on the sea… I can’t stop myself of going to  fondle them and play with them, and to ask about the name, the age, the race, everything ! I become completely "gaga".

MyEC members always ask me about my big friend, on my profile picture. He’s name is Paco. As Viviana* proposed, I will tell you about him in this blog and share with you some of his photos.     

I lost Paco last year.  He disapeared.

It was hard on first days, especially when I see his empty niche. I try to keep away bad thoughts, and I hope he is in a good  place.

I’m not going to dramatize or to write a sad blog… I have unforgettable  memories with this unforgettable friend.

Paco was full of energy, funny, smart and tender. When he was a baby, I took care of him, and protected him, "like a mom". When he became bigger, it was his turn to protect me, I could go out in the dark at night without any fears because he was with me.

We used to go for long, very long walks in the forest, and on the sea in weekends. He always waited for me, cuddled me in his own cute ways, and run to me when he felt me and heard my voice.

On the beach, he was attractive, all beautiful girls were crazy about him. Paco was  making boys so jaleaous, he was also interrunpting their football matches by following the ball and trying to catch it.

My little sister used to call him « Loco Paco ».

 Paco put me so many times in embarasing situations.  One day,  he peed  on a handsome stranger's shoes *Woops* Another day,  he stole a young lady’s hat and started running and feinting me that I couldn't catch him. « It’s not time to play, Paco! » I appeared ridiculous thanks to him! He was so cute and adorable that he never made someone feel angry.

I miss him.

  How about you?  what do you think about dogs? and do you have an animal companion? If not would you like to have one?

I want to share with you a movie, if you don’t know about it, I can say that it’s a Wonderful true story.

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