LOULOU
"Aureate Louisa"
14th April 1991 - 4th April, 2008


I thought it fitting to honour your memory today. You left us just 10 days ago and today I am feeling sad, calm, grieving, content, wistful, peaceful........yes, very mixed emotions about your departure. I miss you terribly but I feel honoured and blessed to have had you by my side for so many years. I am so proud of you LouLou and love you so much. God, now the tears are starting again....

What a joy you were! A holy terror as a puppy - how you drove the old pugs mad - but we all laughed at your antics. You were the perfect companion, just "there" knowing how to "be" the presence I needed.

Always ready for a treat, you trained me well to give them as you demanded. God knows how I prevented you from becoming the size of a house! I feel great comfort in knowing that you crossed the bridge with your tummy full of your favourite things.

One of the most enduring memories I have of you is, when we lived in the dead end street near the old quarry park, I would go to the front gate, check for cars and when it was safe open the gate and off you'd go! Running as fast as a greyhound (okay, maybe not quite that fast) and barking with utter joy at life! Straight into the park you'd go, still barking, looking for possums, or running to the pond - eyes wide and bright, body strong and fit - so in your prime and so wonderful. I have this vision of you crossing the bridge exactly the same way - in your prime - barking to announce your arrival and ready for mischief.

I miss you so much old girl. Thank you for the joy you brought to my life and teaching me how death can be a release and part of the cycle of life.

What a naughty puppy you were, but how we laughed!


You modeled for Vogue!


You and Puck hanging out with celebrities.


I love this photo of you with the miniature horse!


The day you met Puck. I don't think you were happy with no longer being an only Pug!!


I love this pic of you.


The magnificent carving Todd did of you with Puck, that I treasure.


When your legs didn't work any more.


This is how I like to think of you and Puck now - together again with Puck busily and devotedly cleaning your eyes and ears.


The last photo of you, just a couple of hours before.....


Thank you so much my darling girl. I love you.