In Memory of Koy-koy
I lost my bestfriend today.
I could still vividly remember every single dog I owned. From Chunkie to Pluto to Latte to Patchi and etc. I had lots since I hated giving my dogs up for adoption. But nothing could compare to Koykoy. A friend of mine gave him to me since basically everyone knew I rescue and accept dogs and from that day on, I vowed to love and care for him with all my life.
He was my jealous baby. He would get mad when I pet other dogs. He would go nuts and then ignore me. I never wore white or light-colored clothing because he would always jump on me when I go outside. He never fails to show his love for you. That’s how affectionate he was. He would always wait for me whenever I arrive home late. He always made sure I was safe.
When people would jokingly shout at him for being smelly (he hated water and baths), he would make this sad face and hide behind my legs. Sometimes, I feel like he could understand people. He just knows.
To other people or other dogs, he was just this aggressive and uncontrollable dog. But to me he was my baby. He loved hugs and small but sweet gestures. He always an attention seeker. He wanted all the attention to himself. If people took in the time to get to know him, i just know that they would learn to love him as much as i did.
I would always hear other people’s complaints about my dogs but I never minded them because I knew in my heart his only purpose was to protect his family and that makes him a good dog. I know that he could sometimes be hostile but that only happens when he feels threatened. He would never intentionally hurt anyone unless they give him a reason to do so.
What hurt me the most is that he died all alone and in pain. He didn’t deserve that. Honestly I don’t know what happened, and i have no intentions of knowing. It pains me to know. I think every dog owner could relate to this.
Animals rights here in the Philippines is commonly overlooked and deemed as unnecessary but all I ask for people is to be compassionate and humane enough to not be cruel to all forms of animals. I just wish that people would stop being mean to dogs. Stop projecting your suppressed anger issues unto dogs. Instead, seek professional help.
Lastly, I wish I got the chance to say my goodbyes. But I was deprived of that, the moment someone hurt you. I just want you to know Koy-koy, that I will always love you. The moment you came into my life, I developed this profound love and passion for taking care of animals. You will always remain in my heart, all of you.