Sunday, September 21, 2025

Sparky's Story - A Surprise Gift

 

2014 Sparky and his servant

Chapter 40

The next adventure.

May 2nd, 2025, Sparky departed for his next epic adventure, somewhere in the Universe.

He’s been suffering from chronic pain for years, and his medications weren't effective anymore. His spine and joints were disintegrating with age, and the after-effects of being hit by a car when he was very young.

When he adopted us, he could only use three legs. The back right leg was weak and damaged. Over time, we were able to help him regain the use of the damaged leg, but when he was tired, he lifted it to run. Now the pain in his right shoulder, his right hip, and his spine is causing him distress.

2016 Lawrie, Sparky watching the Super Bowl
Sparky has been my adventure partner and my grief therapist. We’ve lived in five cities in two countries: Isla Mujeres, San Miguel de Allende, White Rock, Summerland, and Penticton.

He’s traveled on airplanes seven times. Since returning to Canada in March of 2020, we have traveled 120,000 kilometers on driving trips and adventures. We visited fourteen American states and nine Canadian provinces.

I deeply miss his independent and quirky personality. His steadfast companionship. And his snoring!

Enjoy your next epic adventure, Sparky. Sir Fuzz-butt. The Sparkinator.

You were the very best surprise gift for Lawrie and me.






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Sparky's Story - A Surprise Gift

  2014 Sparky and his servant Chapter 40 The next adventure. May 2 nd , 2025, Sparky departed for his next epic adventure, somewhere in ...