Of cats and dogs....

Haven't searched about cats and dogs yet , got no idea of their lifespan or which live longer, which are more genius and have good memories, or mind you, in terms of loyalty to their masters, which can we call loyalists , cats or dogs? I would say loyalists because they know their masters' smell from the tip of their hair to the tip of their toes.

"Rambo" , my sister Jenny's dog, a black Rottweiler , died of a heart attack as diagnosed by its vet yesterday. It's only natural to cry for his loss, he's been part of Jenny's life, a guard, a listener, a company. The last time I saw him was 2 years ago with another dog (a boxer), named "Ecus". The latter was sickly as I observed, eyes were watery and Ecus could hardly open them. Rambo has lots of energy, so big that his size would scare away neighbors and visitors. . He would run loose outside the fence and running and catching him was a big ordeal. Got no choice, I have to run after him and carry him anyway or bear the consequence. He would prefer eating dog foods, messing inside rooms especially the bathroom. A sign on its door would read, "always close the door" for "Rambo" and "Ecus", I supposed.

Dogs are man's best friends, yet until now, it still puzzles me. Why dogs not man or cats or monkeys or horses or birds? Why dogs? All I know is that dogs , if you continue feeding them would wag their tails as a sign of gratitude, and excitingly jump at you and give you a warm embrace upon your return. They're always there to greet their masters (if only they could smile and laugh) and their presence brings joy and beauty to life.

I share the same sentiment with my sister Jenny today and will likewise miss Rambo. There will always be other Rambo's around, the same dog's traits , talents and loyalty to his master. The old dog is gone but his wonderful , unforgettable memories are there to keep. And life must still go on .......