Sometime in April of 2002, just after moving to Colorado, I adopted a 3 year old dog from the Mile High Weimaraner Rescue. So much has happened in the last 10.5 years of my life and Indie was with me through it all. She passed away this week, and I have been reminiscing all weekend. I've gone through some pictures and pulled out ones to show some of what we've been through together.
She has traveled with me from Colorado to the Grand Canyon, Tetons, Yosemite, Glacier, Montana, several trips to North Carolina, California to Oregon, Utah, and all over Colorado.
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| First picture I have of us together - April 2002. |
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| On a winter day in the Boulder Mountains |
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| First backpacking trip. She's ready for dinner. |
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| At the Tetons |
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| Halloween |
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| Is that a binky? |
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| She accompanied me on so many 14ers. Here's Missouri Mountain. |
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| Heidi and Indie en route to Huron Peak |
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| The worst she has ever smelled - cleaning it off in a pristine mountain lake. |
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| Wedding Day photo. She walked down the aisle with me and stood next to us |
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| Curious about a marmot |
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| Running down with Heidi off of Uncompagre to beat out the thunderstorm |
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| Kehoe Beach in N. California |
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| She slept in a tight circle practically on top of me every night for 10 years |
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| She loved opening presents. This is her looking in the Hanukkah box |
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| Under the covers |
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| Downtown San Francisco |
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| About to become a sister |
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| In Yosemite National Park with pregnant Heidi |
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| Such a family girl |
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| Christmas 2011 |
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| Starting to show her age |
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| One of her last runs |
At least memories live forever. Love ya, little girl.
Sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteHi Joey:
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry to hear of the loss of Indie. I recall a number of hikes/backpacks/climbs with her...e.g., Blanca 2005, Snowmass 2006...good times, great peaks, stellar partners, memorable photos. Dogs complete our lives in so many ways, and their companionship at home, on the trails, and in life in general is priceless. I know you will miss Indie forever.
Dave Hale
Hey Joey, great tribute and picture you put together. I am really sorry to hear of this, Indie was a great dog.
ReplyDeleteOops, I meant "pictures".
ReplyDeleteJoey,
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for giving Indie the wonderful forever home she deserved. She couldn't have asked for a better match! Adopters like you make all the heartache in rescue worth it. Though I am so sad for your loss, my heart is filled with joy knowing that she had a beautiful life with you. Thank you for giving her that. May these great memories help ease the hurt.
Michelle Daum
Mile High Weimaraner Rescue