Inabot Ako Ng Ilang Sandali Bago Ko Ma-ipost Ito Dahil Sa Tuwing Uumpisahan Ko Ay Na-iiyak Ako At Wala Akong Magawa

Inabot Ako Ng Ilang Sandali Bago Ko Ma-ipost Ito Dahil Sa Tuwing Uumpisahan Ko Ay Na-iiyak Ako At Wala Akong Magawa

Ang pangalan ng asong ito ay Sheldon at ipinanganak siya noong July 26, 2012. 

Si Sheldon ay kilala rin bilang mapagmahal na aso at magaling na diver. Noong nagsimula sila mag-dive doon na din nagsimula sumikat si Sheldon  at nagviral ang kanyang mga videos at mga litrato. Na feature din si Sheldon sa iba' ibang television shows. Ngunit sa kasamaang palad nagka-sakit siya at tuluyang nawala. Basahin po natin ang kanyang kwento.

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Sheldon's Memorial Dive
It took me a while to post this because every time I start I just break down and I can't do anything else...
Sheldon's 5 short years was full of love, friendship and great memories with friends and strangers. He was always approaching people and was almost dog napped several times because of his friendliness.
He was the runt of the liter and we almost lost him but we made sure that he got fed and, after a few days, he started fending for himself. Growing up he had difficult times... he had eye issues (Doc Alfredo noticed that) but soon overcame it and gave him that sweet, droopy tender eyes.

When he started diving that's when he became famous in our little community of divers, windsurfers, paddleboarders, swimmers and free divers in Anilao. It was only recently that his videos and photos became viral and our little secret that is #sheldondivingdog was on several shows on national television and we got to share him with more people all over the world. There were other requests to film him but I declined since I don't want Sheldon to get overexposed.

A month later we had to bring him to the vet because of a suspected tumour or Ehrlichia. He had to be operated on and his spleen was removed because it was infected and swelling. Thanks to Doc Mace for making sure Sheldon gets the best treatment and Elaine for helping out with the costs.
He was okay when he got out of the clinic after a few days and spent almost a month in Manila where my mom Eva enjoyed his company (and Sheldon enjoyed her aircon and company too 🙂 )... I asked Doc Mace if I could bring Sheldon to Anilao after a month and she said yes.

That day Sheldon went home to Anilao everyone welcomed him back and we went swimming with Jasmine. Before getting out of the water I hugged and held him so tight for a long time. I left him in Anilao after that weekend and I had to travel for work. Then he got sick again and we had to rush him to the clinic, this time with desperation since he tested positive for distemper.
That night I left him and saw him having seizures, I had to tell myself: do what's best for Sheldon and give him all your love before you leave him. So I gave him a big hug and a kiss before the vet staff took him. 2 days after, I got the dreaded message that he is gone.

As friend Laura said, he was like a star who shone so bright for a short time...
One can never describe the feeling of loss and the empty space your loved ones leave behind. There are times you try to think of ways to bring them back, to change a thing or two so things would happen differently...

Only a few days ago I had a nightmare with Sheldon and Fiona in it where they were suffering and I kept saying please don't let them suffer... I miss them more.
To those who have shared the sea with Sheldon and have known him please don't forget him and visit him once in a while at Sheldon's Rocks. He's waiting for the white rocks you used to throw for him.
To those who were there during this last tribute to the wonderful life of Sheldon, thank you.

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