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Donovan's Days

Almost Three Months

It's almost three months since Donovan died. I hurt when I think about it and I cry. He was the best dog. I never minded sharing him with other people he had plenty of dogginess to go around.

The new dog will have to be different. He will have to stay by my side. Tom will see to that. Tom never understood that Donovan was not a problem for people that he was a blessing in many of their lives.

My new dog will be named Gordon. There is a man named Gordon in my group of people I know. I am not naming Gordon for him. I found out that Gordon means "spacious fort" and I like the sound of it for calling my new dog. It's something I can say with meaning. I also like the nickname, Gordie. As time goes on it will probably be the nickname more than the name that I call him by.

I just hope Gordon is like Donovan with me. I miss Donovan so much.

Donations Needed

It's three weeks today that Donovan was euthanized. I miss him with all my heart. But life goes on.

I need to train another service dog to replace him. In order to do that I have to attend a special service dog school with my new puppy. I can afford the puppy, but I cannot afford the school.

There is a payment of $800 prior to starting the classes, with an additional $400 due at the start of classes. Then as if that weren't enough there is a final payment of $400 due six months into the program. This comes to a total of $1,600 none of which I have.

Time is of the essence. I have sent in an application to the school. I know I qualify. I am poor though and it would be a year before I could have the money to pay for the school on my own.

It would be wonderful if some of you would contribute via my Wix website. The url is: http://ireneramirez.wix.com/service-dog-school

Rainbow Bridge

Donovan has crossed the rainbow bridge. On Thursday morning, the 4th of April 2013, he was euthanized. He died like he lived, with quiet dignity.