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Topsy is my only furr child who chose me - not the other way around. I had visited a Tibetan Spaniel breeder after losing my beloved long hair Chihuahua Butch a few months earlier and unexpectedly. At the breeder's place, I had picked out a beautiful and shy cream coloured puppy who I named Lilli. Then, sitting on a log watching the puppies play, this cute little Sable colour puppy came up to us and started talking- yes, really talking with her head going from side to side. I laughed and said "does she always do this?" The breeder said yes, she is real chatterbox. She has a twin sister, but she doesn't talk like "chatterbox". So, I said I would take Chatterbox too. And, that is the beginning of a true love story and one which I am writing a book about. The book title will be "Topsy Turvey, the story of a little girl trapped inside a dog's body". Over time, I came to understand why she chose me, with the clincher being when she was 5 years old and cost me $10,000 to help her recover from major surgery, similar to a human having open heart surgery. She suffered from a canine portal shunt and when we were on holidays she was within minutes of dying from a burst bladder before immediate surgery. When she was recovering, and prior to the major surgery, we struck a deal - I would fund the surgery but she had to get better and live a long and happy life. I found the money, she got better and lived with only one functioning kidney for another 9 years. This is a brief introduction to the book! 17th April 2024: HI sweetheart, as you know it is now 834 days till we hugged each other. You and I never forget how many days it is because that's 834 days less till we see each other again. Thank you for sending me little Bonnie and Clyde - they do make me laugh but they are not you! Each of them does some "Topsy-isms" at times, like laying in the morning sun on the side deck and sometimes going out into the garden on their own, to just BE and enjoy the sounds and sights. We seem to have 2 new residents at home now too - Mr and Mrs Giesen. Two geese just wandered up from the beach last week and havent left! Also, I now can feed "Scratch" our big kangaroo by hand. He has the most beautiful eyes. I know that you know all this anyway, as I know you are around all the time, but it's still nice to talk about the news. Please dont ever leave me and please keep giving me little 'cant be anything but Topsy moments' that I know come from you. I love you more than words can say, I think of you many times every day and I miss our kisses and cuddles. Your Book is coming along well and I want to give it more and more attention now that my life has slowed down a little. Love you Bubs, Mummy xxx 23rd September 2025 - HI darling, today is day number 1358 without you. I know Buzzy has been with you, but Buzzy being Buzzy, I suspect he has run off to find new friends to play with. He is the social butterfly and you (and I) prefer just being alone and watching the world go by in a quiet and peaceful place. I do miss Buzzy's energy though - I never thought I would. But he was so funny with his toys and also very clever - he always brought them inside and put them onto their bit round fluffy bed. I had my birthday last week and Auntie Jodi came to stay with me. It was lovely having her company. It's Pepe's birthday tomorrow - can you believe he will be 8! I still talk to you all the time, and in my mind, I see you outside in your favourite spots. Today I have a man digging up the back lawn so it can be replanted with beautiful lush new lawn. Oh, I nearly forgot - a few nights before Buzzy got sick, I KNOW you really did visit me. I had a dream about you and it was so real, that when I woke up, I looked for you. I KNOW you were there physically with me in my bedroom that night. Is that what you are going to do? Are you going to visit me before one of your brothers or sisters is about to join you? I still love you to pieces and give your photo on the Frameo a kiss each night before I retire to bed. Stay well and happy sweetheart until we all meet again. Love you Bubs, Mummy xxxx |
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