
“Baby Basil”
Hi everyone,
This is a sad post to let you know that my sweet little friend Basil (whom many of you know) has passed. Basil had a few close calls in his life…years ago he had a bad virus that almost killed him, but with intravenous fluids and antibiotics (and a very strong will) he survived. Then a few years later he got Lyme disease. It took forever to diagnose, he saw lots of doctors, got to the point where he couldn’t walk at all, but then with the right antibiotic, he made a speedy recovery and lived many years with just some minor back pain…. Last year he was diagnosed with oral melanoma, seemed to feel just fine but had a weird tumor on the roof of his mouth. Most of it was removed and this last year he lived life to the fullest, he ate well, played well and was a very happy pup.
He was a funny little dog with a sweet personality (although he did growl at men sometimes….) such a great guard dog and while walking, never pulled or ran…was content to stroll and sniff. Very well-mannered….
He enjoyed riding immensely, and frequented my studio as often as he could. He really enjoyed that. I moved an easy chair to the window so he could sit on top of it and keep away any unsavory characters….(occasionally he appeared to be napping but his hearing was impeccable.)

Cozy …( Still Listening)
Anyway I wanted to share a few very sweet images with you. We all have pets that we love so deeply, its hard to say goodbye. But I am very grateful for the time we shared and he made me laugh alot for 13 years……

ever watchful Basil

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