Mourning from Afar a Four-Legged Friend

Albert O. Fischer Monday, March 18 2019 - 2:14pm

I have an ancient-way trail that passes by my house and it is always pleasing for me to see people walking this path.

I have an ancient-way trail that passes by my house and it is always pleasing for me to see people walking this path. Many people, young and old, ride bikes, some ride horses, some run and others walk their dogs.

The most notable walkers to me were Susanna and Trav. I say were because Trav had to be put down yesterday because of an illness.

I will miss looking out from my garden and seeing Susanna and Trav walking by. I will miss walking over and petting Trav. He was such a handsome, gentle giant of a dog.

I will miss the sight of Susanna with her boots dug in as Trav would pull hard on the leash. I was always impressed by the control she had over this exuberant and powerful animal.

I will miss seeing these two walking by in a snow storm or sometimes in the rain. I will miss walking out of my house after dark, only to see Susanna and Trav heading down the trail with the guidance of a flash light.

I will miss the low guttural howl that I would hear on occasion from Trav, who lived with his owner perhaps a half mile from my house in the woods. It was a howl that made me think of wolves.

So many times I wanted to stop and photograph my friend with her dog but there was always an excuse for me not to. But I did stop once at Nat’s Farm and snapped a quick photo as these two companions busily marched along. I’m glad I did.

I grieve the loss of Travvy. He wasn’t solely owned by Susanna; he was owned by the hearts of our community.

The majestic sight of him will truly be missed.

Comments

Oh NOOO!

Martha Magee

Oh NOOO!
I loved him.
Deeply.

Susanna - I am just so sorry.
Thank you, Albert, for honoring Trav. He was quite a man.I fell in love with him on the spot, Election Day, 2012. He stole my heart. I will never forget.him.

I will miss seeing this

Helene and mufasa Island farms rd

I will miss seeing this beautiful dog walking with his pal past my house. Deepest sympathies to you Susanna.

Thank you, Albert, for this

Libby Fielder West Tisbury

Thank you, Albert, for this sweet tribute to Travvy. He was a lovely neighbor.

Thanks for sharing this. Saw

Ellen S Sturgis

Thanks for sharing this. Saw it on FB and know how much S will appreciate it. Love the photo too.

Your loving, kind and

Nancy McGuire Chestertown, Maryland

Your loving, kind and descriptive tribute to Trav and Susanna raises all of one's deep emotions about our beloved animals. Their loyalty, gentle hearts and joy are eternally with us. They were always there for us as we were for them. Then quietly, without complaining or a whisper, they move on. We are left with our heavy hearts but joyfully with their memories. I will think often of your tribute.

We just said goodbye to one

Marc VH

We just said goodbye to one of our three beloved Cotons so sadly share in this loss as well
Such joy these pets bring into our lives...

so sorry to here of your

rob the roofer new jersey

so sorry to here of your partners passing . I'm sure he has filled your heart with love and joy that it will never be emptied. what a great gift from Trav. a big scratch and woof to him.

This is so sad. Travvy was

Jude Azaren NJ

This is so sad. Travvy was handsome, smart, talented, and so full of love. I had many opportunities to see him working with Susanna. What an awesome guy he was. Susanna, my heart goes out to you. May the memories eventually fill the pain in your heart with peace and with gratitude to have lived with such a beautiful soul.

Susannah and Trav; always together.