| Am I losing it?
I lost the most wonderful dog I ever shared time with last August. To me he was the most handsome Rottie; he captured my soul. We understood each other so well. Tears are foolishly fought by men but any thought or mention of my Thor during those two weeks turned me into what I thought was a weepy wuss even though I knew it was a sign of my bond and my love for that big, proud, self-confident animal. But the reason I am writing this is to ask fellow pet owners if they have ever thought about or heard about what I am about to relate. Tell me honestly if I should see a shrink immediately.
About a month after my loss, I dreamt that Thor came to visit me looking all fresh, bathed, clean and happy. He came and sat next to me looking up as they do. Then several months later I dreamt that while I was sleeping he had jumped up on the bed as he had done before and pressed his back against me as he used to do. When I felt the pressure I woke up almost believing I would see him. Just a day ago, I dreamt I heard something at the window but I ignored it. Hearing it again in my dream I went to the second floor window to see Thor desperately hanging on for dear life. I opened the window, got my arms under his front legs, and with enormous effort pulled the big lug in. I fell backwards from the effort, still hugging him. He was exhausted too, but he managed to turn his big head around and lick my face once. I felt like crying again and woke up with my arms in a hugging position and mumbling to myself “thank you for these visits”. Since I am one of those who dream in color and I hope my “visits” never end.
What’s the verdict of fellow Rottweiler owners?  |