Sneakers

This is Sneakers. He was only 7 weeks old when we brought him home and he looked like a little Beanie Baby. The breeder wanted us to be patient and wait a little more before we took him, but it was impossible for three small anxious kids to wait one more day. As a result, I felt Sneakers never really learned how to be a "real" dog. He thought he was human.

This is my favorite picture of Sneakers. I use it as my Google profile picture. I love his soulful look and the little bags under his eyes.

Here is Sneakers at Lake Wenatchee. He never really loved going up there but we would drag him with us many, many, many times. He's such a poser. Loved getting his picture taken.

Sometimes he even smiled for the camera.

This is the last picture I took of him, right after the vet called to tell us his 13 1/2 year old body was falling apart and we needed to put him to "sleep". It was one of the top five saddest days of my life.

I loved everything about Sneakers. The way he slept under the dining room table with his chin resting on the rung of the chair. The way he tried to trick us into giving him treats by pretending he needed to go potty. The way he'd lift his arm for a tummy rub whenever Tom walked by him. I even loved the way he smelled.

Rest in peace Sneakers. I miss you!