| FRITZ AND HEIDE |
| Before Miss Melody left us, a little Dachshund pup-we named Heide- came into our home. She was 3 1/2 pounds of fun! Fritz was IN LOVE at first sight. They were inseparable- and playing with the dog toys and chasing kept the house jumping! Fritz had never had a companion he could play with. He knew Mel was too old-even when she would make a little playful move towards him-he would just turn his head and make a little half whiney sound-to remind her she was just not up to that! He was always sensitive to Melody and looked after her. Heide was a little pup and full of mishchief--but at the same time showing interest and concern for Mel. My favorite memory -I had laid Melody on the big pillow dog cushion in the middle of the living room floor while I was fixing supper. Fritz and Heide were having their usual romp and chase. All of a sudden I heard Melody woof! like she was NOT happy-I went running to see-Heide was trying to include Melody in their fun and games-by leaping over the entire dog bed where Mel was laying! As Melody's time drew near---Heide joined Mel up on Art's chest in the recliner and snuggled up to Melody so lovingly like she letting her know she loved her and knew exactly what she was going through. |
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| and TODAY---2 years later--- they are still PLAYING! LIFE IS SWEET! |