Comments on: in defense of adopting an older dog

By: Bj

Bj — Thu, 06 Aug 2009 20:44:10 +0000

I just ’stumbled’ in and began reading. As a gal who just adores dogs, cats and all animals ~ I wanted you to know how this touched me. I’m grateful Knightley had you and your family in his life. The pictures of this grand dog are terrific and very touching. You are good people and are blessed.

By: Kham

Kham — Thu, 07 May 2009 19:38:50 +0000

It looks like Knightley represented his species well. I’m in the process of learning to be a dog person, and your post will be helpful to that end.

I am very proud of the comments of my niece and nephew, and hope they carry that care and respect for animals with them throughout their lives.

By: Kari

Kari — Thu, 07 May 2009 17:54:28 +0000

Ok, I was tearing up and I’ve never even met the dog. But I’ve seen the pictures and heard the stories. Unfortunately, I have experienced the sense of loss from the deaths of some beloved pet. I still can’t talk about Duncan without tearing up – 3 years later! I’m so happy that his life was saved and enriched in the brief time he called your family and your home his own. Those are some heavy lessons your kids are learning from all this: to save unwanted lives and bestowing kindness on animals that others have turned down, learning to let go and do what’s right for the animal in the end, saying goodbye, the inevitable afterlife discussions… He was lucky to have you and vice-versa. If you haven’t already named your property, perhaps “Slater Sanctuary” is in order.

By: Julie

Julie — Thu, 07 May 2009 00:54:39 +0000

Well. I of course cried too- I really feel for you all. As you know, I am a wee bit wimpy about dog drool, and Knightly had a fair amount. But, kindly, he always turned to the side for me to pet him. And remember the night I scratched his tummy for so long and he made happy noises? He definitely got into my heart. I’m sorry for your loss, and I will miss him. But the beautiful gift that he gave- demonstrated by Maesie & Cowboy’s comments- sure seems worth it.

By: Jess

Jess — Wed, 06 May 2009 21:07:57 +0000

What a wonderful post! Thank you for sharing it with us! Those pictures and the time you spent with him are priceless.

By: Sparky

Sparky — Wed, 06 May 2009 20:28:58 +0000

So sorry to hear of your loss. Losing a wonderful pet, that is some real grief. Y’all be well, take care. (Lovely photos, too.)

By: Janet slater

Janet slater — Wed, 06 May 2009 18:25:34 +0000

P. S. Knightly gave so much back to you. Pets enrich our lives in ways we could never predict ahead of time.

By: Janet slater

Janet slater — Wed, 06 May 2009 15:41:40 +0000

Okay, well that made me cry! Glad we met him. He was lucky to have been a part of your family.

By: Michael

Michael — Tue, 05 May 2009 19:32:56 +0000

1) Knightley was an amazing dog, it appears.
2) Your wife is an amazing photographer.
3) You have some amazing kids.
4) Your family is pretty… well, amazing. God’s given you a gift in them, and them a gift in you. Thanks for posting this.

By: Kathie

Kathie — Tue, 05 May 2009 14:52:45 +0000

Oh my goodness. I am so very sorry you had to say goodbye, and I am so very glad I got to meet him. You loved him well…and he obviously loved you all very well, too.