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My name is Paula and I died
unexpectedly on March 19, 2009. There were no significant signs
during the previous weeks except that I felt a bit exhausted and
became more quiet and lazy. So I mainly tried to stay in my
bungalow and only walked outside in the garden when I really
felt like it. But one day it became obvious that something was
seriously wrong since my belly started to swell a little and it
was of course even more disturbing that I lost my appetite. At
that time Thomas brought me to the hospital and I was diagnosed
with a serious liver problem. After days of intensive treatment
things appeared to look better but there was still fluid in my
belly. Then in the early morning hours of March 19 I first had
difficulties to breath and then lost consciousness. When I
finally stopped breathing the doctors immediately tried to
resuscitate me but it was already too late. I was on my way.
My dear friends at Khlongdogs, I did not have the chance to
properly say goodbye to all of you and I feel that I have to
comfort you a little bit with these words. A dogs life can turn
out both ways: on the street or in a cozy and loving home. I
started as a street dog and when Paporn and Thomas adopted me
that day in the Lumpini Park I could hardly walk. I was so weak
that I always felt down. Over the next more than ten years I had
the privilege to meet Nicky and Joey and all of you and I felt
the love and attention of my best friends: Thomas and Paporn. I
never went to bed again with an empty stomach and over all these
years I was never seriously sick. But the best part of my life
happened over the last months when I finally fell in love with
my dear, dear friend Fighter.
Yes, it was you, dear
Fighter, who gave me a wonderful time and I really went through
my second youth. In you I found a true friend and companion who
never stopped kissing me although I never showed how much I
loved you. You did not leave my side over all these months and
even did not care when I played the demure girl. I loved to see
you running around the garden with your three legs always
looking for me and always coming back just to kiss me again and
again. Now I can feel how much you suffer and I know that you
are still waiting for me to come back. My dear friend, it now
will be up to you to find me and I am sure that we will meet
again. In the meantime be assured that you gave an old lady the
best time of her life and she will never ever forget you. You
are the wind beneath my wings and I promise to wait for you
right next to the exit door.
And you, my dear Lisa, you
now must look after yourself and you better stop fighting with
your sister Mona. For many years I was watching over you and
defended you whenever there was an argument between the two of
you. Remember that you are sisters and together with dear
Fighter you may as well just enjoy your time. Life is so short
for us dogs and once you step through the magic door you can see
what you are leaving behind. There are not many places like
Khlongdogs and over here I truly feel sorry for all our friends
who had to spend their life on the streets. So, take my advice,
cool down and see your sister Mona for what she truly is: a
wonderful friend and a great dog.
In the meantime our
friend Joey also arrived over here and we all had a big party
around the palm tree at the lake. It is a great place and we
particularly enjoy the beautiful sunsets. I never imagined that
I can get along with a cat but now that I met Romeo I am really
in love with the little guy. Together with Nicky, Spirit and the
lovely Hope we talk a lot about you guys and we share old
stories about Khlongdogs. Yes, we are doing fine but we also
miss you a lot. Sometimes, when you stroll around the garden and
you can feel a sudden wind touching your back, well, that will
be us staying next to you. We never really left you but will
always be a part of what we all call Khlongdogs.
Take
good care until we’ll meet again at the palm tree.
Love,
Paula
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