We picked this spot for Scout's memorial because of the way he'd always come bounding up to greet me around that bend.
And while I didn't bury Scout's ashes there (what if we move?), we put up a wind chime and a solar lantern, and when Max and I are out on our first walk early every morning, we (ok, I) sound the wind chime.
Big A and I talk about how Max manifests some of Scoutie's quirks--the way he snuggles in the crook of my knees, "side-mopes," wrestles with Big A and so on. He's not as interested in food, gentle with Huck or a crybaby as Scout was though. And Max worships Nu--Scout wasn't ever sure if Nu was his younger sibling or older sibling.
Now that I've written that out, it's clear how much Max is unlike Scout... But Big A says he has the "spirit of Scoutie." So sometimes when I come upon Max just chilling by Scout's memorial, it really makes me stop in my tracks.
Pic: Max out by Scout's memorial. (Nu's more matter-of-fact theory is that he's treed Kylo, our black-garbed squirrel and Max's arch friendly rival.)
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Oh, dogs. Isn't it wonderful how they are all so unique? Their personalities really come through. Also, Rex (and Barkley before him) loves chasing squirrels.
Dogs are so wonderful. They have such a capacity for personalilty and love. I'm glad you have a memorial for Scout that's in a meaningful place. And that you chose to share your love with another dog, too.
I love Nicole's comment above. You would think all dogs would be similar (or, all cats, etc) But even our guinea pigs have different personalities! And... who knows what Max is sensing in that spot.
That's sweet.
Walter's sweet, laid-back vibe reminds me of Xander, which is why I switched the cats' middle names, to give him the name Walter Alexander. Xander, in turn, was named after my favorite childhood cat, Alexei, who had a similar spirit.
Oh, this is lovely -- the memorial itself and Max's spirit resemblance to Scout.
I love the different personalities of you sweet puppies and that Max embodies the spirit of Scout!
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