Odie Walker ABC

Odie Walker
September 24, 2007-November 16, 2017

Odie, daughter of Black Ace and Angel Creepers.

How do we honor such a special gift from God? You brought so much joy to our family and now you are gone, too suddenly, too soon. All of us feel the gapping hole at the loss of you. 

It's hard to do each day the same, you were part of every moment. We find ourselves going to do something for you only to remember you aren't here anymore.

Oh, how you wrapped yourself around our hearts. It all started the moment you came home. We tried to be good dog owners, showing you who was master, but you knew all along you owned us from the start.  Nathan couldn't resist your cries at night and brought you to our bed, where you slept every night without fail ever since. Alex couldn't stop petting your silky coat. The way you rested your muzzle on our lap and looked at us with those milky brown eyes in order to get our attention.  Your sweet antics for begging steak off our plates with a sweet little nudge of the paw on our elbow.  We always thought it funny how scared you acted before your walks, it was a leash thing, but once you were out the door, you walked us!

We still laugh at your pact with the backyard squirrels. We know you patrolled the fence line everyday as your duty to keep the critters away but knew you wouldn't really hurt them as you chased them out of the yard. It was almost as if you told them, "Hey this is the game, I bark and chase after you, the humans are looking but when they are gone, you can plant a few of those nuts in the pots, just make me look good on the job." 

When you got sick the first time, oh how we fought and cheered you as you kicked the most nasty of diseases. We felt blessed to have made it through the hurdle and have you around. When you got sick this time, I could see in your eyes you were trying, it was just too much to bare. We had to let you go, the pain and suffering was not worthy of you. You deserved so much better than what we could give you at the end.  Life can be cruel, but you never were. Every time Nathan came home from work you were waiting at the window for him and would howl in delight. Every time we had to leave you for a trip, you'd be mad but forgive us and love on us as if we were the center of the world. You played with us, were our little nurse when we were sick and knew when we were sad and would stay by our side until you made us feel better.

I will always remember the Christmas when I opened my gift from Nathan. It was a grey, electric blanket; you went nuts and thought it was yours. You never got excited before about gifts. I shared that blanket with you and loved our snuggle sessions and how you hugged in tight and close. We will always laugh at how you would kick us in the back to get more room in the bed, just like a kid. 

I always loved your gentle nudge of the the hand when you wanted us to pet your head. How you would use your eyes to talk, so we knew what you needed and wanted.

I will always remember you laying on your back and paws bent in relaxation ready for a belly rub. Oh the sounds of pleasure you would make when we rubbed your belly. You made the cutest noises when you slept, sometimes you'd snore and have the craziest dreams.

I tried Odie, I really did... I prayed for you to get better and did my best to give you the care you deserved in the end. I know you know that we loved you. Even when I felt like I was betraying you by signing the papers to end your life I did it so you wouldn't feel the pain anymore. You are relieved from your duties my dear friend. I will never forget you!

Our Nicknames for Odie 

Clicky Toes

Boo-ba-dee

Minty Cheese

Silky Pony Puppy

The Black Bullet

Potato

Otis

Odal

Sitz n' Fritz

Wiggle Butt

Butt legs (splooter)
The Queen
Nurse