Here's an unpopular opinion about dogs: Not all puppies are cute. Mahoni certainly was not.
From the moment I found her on the street by the gutter, she had that fury in her eyes like she had seen something eerie or sad.
She was not playful and growled with her tiny voice like she owned her space.
But I've met my match. I was not in a good place that year. That very first night, she slept on my belly like she belonged. We said to each other "Finally, you're here"
Her name was "Si Kaus Kaki" or Socky at first. I was applying for a mortgage on Mahoni Street, and I promised to bestow her with the street name if I got the house. We all know the end to that promise.
Over the years, she's been protecting our home from snakes, monitor lizards, monkeys, and even red-flagged homo sapiens (yep, toxic relationships). It was only my sister Maharani that Mahoni softened up to pretty quickly.
She emphasized she was the boss whenever we had a new rescue dog by not allowing them to come to me first, always eating at a higher spot (chair or table), and standing against my back whenever I did some house chores. She did not shy away from playing favorites as she only grooms her closest and oldest sister, Marilyn.
Whenever Marilyn had an episode (seizure), Mahoni would sit next to us, to steer our other dogs from coming closer.
When Mahoni met Yovan, she let her guard down in the most vulnerable way. There is not enough space here on IG to share how much that means to me, but I can tell you that it was so relieving for me.
When her diagnosis came, the vet said a dog like Mahoni could be so strong-willed in hiding her frailness. She kept trying to look strong whenever I was in the exam room. We tried everything to heal her, but God says her trip was done.
I am faithful to be ready for this next chapter that does not have her. 11 years may seem long, but not when it's your dog.
With a void that resonates with frail tunes, I know my heart will never be the same. But I would not have it any other way.
This grief is worth enduring.
Thank you for 11 years of blessings and a lifetime of missing you, Kakak Mahoni. You've made a Mama out of me. 🖤♥️💔🌈
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