Bye bye Rainbow

Rainbow was a dog that came into our life about a year ago. She was a cute little black n white chihuahua that looked nothing like her name.

At the start, I resented her presence because she was the limelight of the family and stole the attention from phoenix, a JRT. She was so adorable and loves to jump onto u once u sit on the couch. She would attempt to kiss u on ur mouth! KISS! not the usual doggy lick, but an actual muacks on the lips. If she could not do that, she would lie on u with her head on ur chest, waiting for u to look down for her to kiss u.
She loved to play with a bouncy toy ball and she would chase and jump all over the place to play fetch with u. She would play soccer with u too, dribbling the ball around you as you try to kick or take the ball.

Soon, phoenix and rainbow became best pals. Rainbow was the most welcoming dog known to me. she would start barking in a cute rhythm and tone when she sense us coming. when you open the door, she would run to you together with phoenix.

rainbow, unfortunately, kept her bad habits of rummaging dust bins for nonsense food. she was given the nickname of 'rubbish dog' for a period of time.

Rainbow passed away, 2 days ago... she was vomiting for a few days but yet, none of the family had any sense to send her to the vet. until she started vomiting blood and had blood in her poo... when I heard the news, I was filled with shock, anger and regret...

Angry at myself for not being there to educate my family of the importance of seeing a vet. angry at their lack of common sense. angry at the fact that rainbow ashes wasn't allowed into the hse for stupid reason. Regret that I didn't spend a lot of time with her and regret that there were not a lot of photos n videos to remember her by.

At this point, rainbow's ashes is at mount vernon animal crematorium. waiting to go home. I insist bringing her home to take a last look and to say our goodbyes before placing her at her final resting place.

Dear rainbow, please know that we love you and we really miss you.

I want to turn back time.....