Well Monday was a very sad day at the Krupp House. After almost 6 years of having a kind, loving, tolerant and loyal companion, we had to say good-bye to our Labrador Retriever. Tucker had his moments. He loved to take off for an unannounced run when he got a chance which usually resulted in one of us getting in the car to hunt him down and bring him home during the most inopportune times. Sometimes, he would pace around to the point that you would go crazy inside and be unable to concentrate on what it was you were attempting to do. He would hang out right under your feet and you would trip and fall because you forgot he was there. He would want outside in the middle of the night right when you had just fallen asleep.
BUT… he also always knew where our three kids were and made sure they were always safe and watched over. He especially looked after Jackson, our little wild man. From the day Jackson was born, Tucker would go upstairs and hang out at Jackson’s door while he napped during the day. He never stopped doing that. Then at night he would climb into Cameron’s bed where he had his very own blanket and pillow at the foot of the bed. I never could figure out how Cameron could sleep with a dog pinning him down by the legs but he loved it. Nonetheless, he was a really really good dog, a really really loyal dog and we were blessed to know him, love him and call him a part of our family.
Cameron has had a really rough week. Tucker was HIS dog. It was clear. No one else, just Cameron’s. Those of you who have never really been blessed to have pets probably cannot believe I am even using up virtual space on a blog over this. But those of you who have, know exactly why our family is so sad and why I have a little boy who is having trouble going to sleep at night without his best friend. You also know why our house is strangely quiet now and why everything is just different.
Cancer is funny like that. It takes people from you and it takes pets from you. Actually, it is not funny at all. It is just one BIG bummer all the way around if you ask me. Please keep Cameron in your prayers as he is clearly struggling with this. He is a little boy that at the young age of ten has experienced more loss than I care to share right now and to him…this is just another one that doesn’t get any easier.
Tucker~ Even though you had your moments that made me sigh and wonder why I had decided to ever become a pet owner, you brought us WAY more joy than inconvenience. Thank you for your undying loyalty and your unconditional love. You are deeply missed!
~Niki
I know he looks like KUJO here but he was just yawning after a nap.
Sophie misses you too! She keeps looking for you!
by Nichol Krupp
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