| Location | Elizabethtown |
| Age | 12 years |
| Date of Birth | 13/03/1990 |
| Date of Death | 08/01/2003 |
| Visitors | 235 since 09/10/2009 |
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Duncan was a fine, handsome West Highland Terrier. I always tell people that I got him at a five and dime store, because the pet shop (Kreider's Kritters) was located in the old McCrorys Store in Middletown, PA (now vanished). I bought him when he was about 14 weeks old which was a little old for a store bought puppy. No one wanted him because he had a floppy ear. I thought his ear was endearing and anyhow it soon grew straight. He was my blue light special sale puppy.
One day, soon after I brought him home, I was out weeding my garden. Duncan was sitting on the ground besides me. After a few minutes, I looked up from my work and to my horror I noticed that he vanished. Frantically, I searched for him, but couldn't find him. Then the telephone rang. A woman's voice said, "Did you loose a small white dog?" "Yes, where is he? I have been looking for him," I cried. "He is here," she replied and gave me an address a few blocks away. When I got there I found to my horror that the poor little guy had been badly mauled by a large dog. Duncan had walked into the dog's yard and began to eat from the dog's bowl, totally unaware of the danger. This monstrous mongrel attacked Duncan. He had Duncan in his mouth and was about the shake him to break his back before his owner stopped him. His thigh was ripped open and his stomach area had been punctured. I rushed him to the Veterinarian and fortunately after a few stitches Duncan made full recovery. It was a close call for which I blamed myself for not keeping a more watchful eye on him. I was delighted when I heard that Duncan's attacker had died a few weeks later.
Duncan loved to chase squirrels and chippers and to tree raccoons. He adored long walks, our cottage in Ontario Canada, and all the kids in the neighborhood. He was the mascot of the Political Science Department until the all-college pet ban went into effect.
He was good-natured, loving, and admired by all as the most handsome Westie that they had ever seen. An Alpha dog, he usually got his way with much larger breeds. He was as sharp as a tack and knew how to manipulate his master.
He never had a sick day in his life until this past summer when I noted he was slowing down. Just before Thanksgiving his Vet discovered prostate cancer. I prayed that he would live through the holidays and God granted my wish. So, I am thankful. On Jan. 8th, we took him to the Vet's one last time. Just before the needle was administered, I looked into his eyes and said, "You are best puppy in the world," and then he slowly slipped into eternity. Then I cried for the first time in nearly 50 years. He will live in my heart always.
♥ I asked God for a flower, He gave me a garden.
♥ I asked God for a tree, He gave me a forest.
♥ I asked God for a river, He gave me an ocean.
♥ I asked God for the world, He gave me you.
♥ My heart is lost to you, always and forever.
DUNCAN
I miss you so much; my four-legged friend
I ask myself each day; if the pain will ever end
Your loss is so hard; for one person to bear
because we were a team; an inseparable pair
You were by my side; when I got up each day
waiting so patiently; to go out and play
You were there each night; when I got home
waiting to go to the park; where you could roam
You always knew; if I was having a bad day
so you'd snuggle up close; and try to get me to play
If that didn't work; you'd put your head in my lap
then make yourself comfortable; and take a nap
One way or another you; would brighten my day
like only you could; you had a special way
You gave me a lifetime; of memories to hold
through all the years ahead; till I'm gray and old
I promise I'll see you; again one day
when we'll be together again; to go run and play
Your loss is a cross; I will just have to bear
because you and I know; we're an inseparable pair
John Quealy
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
Last Night
I stood by your bed last night, I came to have a peep.
I could see that you were crying, you found it hard to sleep.
I whined to you softly as you brushed away a tear,
"It's me, I haven't left you, I'm well, I'm fine, I'm here."
I was close to you at breakfast, I watched you pour the tea,
You were thinking of the many times, your hands reached down to me.
I was with you at the shops today, Your arms were getting sore.
I longed to take your parcels, I wish I could do more.
I walked with you towards the house, as you fumbled for your key.
I gently put my paw on you, I smiled and said " it's me."
You looked so very tired, and sank into a chair.
I tried so hard to let you know, that I was standing there.
It's possible for me, to be so near you everyday.
To say to you with certainty, "I never went away."
You sat there very quietly, then smiled, I think you knew...
In the stillness of that evening, I was very close to you.
The day is over... I smile and watch you yawning
and say "good-night, God bless, I'll see you in the morning."
And when the time is right for you to cross the brief divide,
I'll rush across to greet you and we'll stand, side by side.
I have so many things to show you, there is so much for you to see.
Be patient, live your journey out...then come home to be with me.
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