Monday, May 17, 2021

 

MirĂ³, Airecraft Carries Me Home

 Jan. 26, 2009—May 11, 2021




 

The bringer of joy to my life for the past twelve years is gone, dead of spinal cancer. When I went to Ohio to pick up 10-week-old Red Collar, Dale Burrier said this dog was the one who’d throw an arm over your shoulder and say, “Let’s go get a beer.” He was right. Because I kept chickens, I had wanted a dog without a strong prey drive, though like other Airecraft Airedales bred for hunting and working, MirĂ³ loved to train. In early obedience classes, I was advised to tone down the praise because otherwise he’d get so happy and excited that he disrupted the work. We didn’t pursue a particular sport but took various classes over the years just for fun. He quickly figured out that if he rolled onto his back with his feet in the air and a grin on his face, everyone would laugh. He did not bark much until Alanis died, at which time he enthusiastically took over the job of chief noise maker, a job he held until his final illness—his only illness. He loved greeting people. When we went to the dog park, he’d run around a bit with other dogs but spend most of his time going up to people to be appreciated. He charmed people with his eager expression and bright, dark eyes.


 

9 comments:

  1. I'm so sorry. Run free over the Rainbow Bridge dear friend.

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  2. I"m so sorry, Sherry. Miro was a beautiful boy. Huge hugs to you♥

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    1. It's comforting that dedicated dog people understand this kind of loss.

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  3. Oh, Sherry, I'm so very sorry to hear of MirĂ³'s passing. It's heart-breaking and gut-wrenching and miserable to lose our friends. MirĂ³ sounds like a perfect Airedale. Blessings to you everyone who loved him.

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  4. Oh noes. My heart is breaking for you....Miro was such a sweet AireMan, and a true blue furiend. I knows he is watchin' over you guys đŸ’”
    I am sendin' lots and lots of AireZens and {{{hugs}}}} your way.
    Miss you guys!
    Kisses,
    Ruby ♥

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    1. Thank you. Both Emily and I are trying to get used to this. She's quiet--for an Airedale--and it's weird not to hear impatient barks at breakfast time.

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  5. Sherry, We're so very sorry to read of your beloved Miro's passing. He most certainly was a special and amazing dog. Sending you hugs and all good thoughts.

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