Well, this is the first time Charlie is not doing her blog in her own singular voice. She passed away this weekend of cancer. The vet came to our home and Jonathan and I were each holding a paw when she passed. It was peaceful. I am not sure what will happen to this blog now but I do want to end it for now with photos of some of Charlie’s best moments.
As you all know, some of Charlie’s favourite activities were hiking with her dad:
Her dad would have to carry her home when she got too tired!
Hanging at Arden Gardens with the guinea fowl:
Swimming at the Reservoir:
Walks on the beach:
Sitting in the sun:
Burying bread in the garden:
Getting together with fellow distinguished bassets like her best friend Waffles:
Going to UCT Campus with dad:
Running in the flowers:
Eating Biltong (the dried meat not the kitten!!) at Neighbourgoods Market
Hanging out with dad while dad worked:
Naps were also a favorite activity:
Being a very tolerant and patient basset she put up with what she would call her mother’s “feline infestation”: Though it took awhile, Charlie, Chosun and Amarula came to an understanding:
Charlie even came to tolerate the kittens:
And though Charlie would never admit it, she even came to like my (now deceased) cats. In fact, they are probably playing together now as I write this
Charlie and Mogy:
Charlie and Kimchie:
And Charlie and Chosun:
Charlie loved sneaking up on Chosun and stealing his food:
She loved sharing her life and adventures with all her readers. And she would want to thank you all for reading her blog. Now she is packed and ready to go on another adventure. She will have Grandma MacGregor and a bevy of cats (whether she likes it or not) to play with. And every walk will be unleashed. We love you Charlie! Until we meet again…
Charlie was such a handsome Basset Hound. ♥ I am so sorry for your loss. Cancer sucks.