The Love of my life..."Mayday"

In 1995, on one of the warmest summer days in August, I was driving down Ashland Avenue in Chicago, Illinois, and I decided to pull over and admire the puppies in the window of a pet store. Never in my wildest dreams did I imagine that I would get a puppy because in my apartment building, in Oak Park, the landlord did not allow pets. I began to think of ways that I could slip the puppy into my apartment, train it, and prove to the landlord that my dog is obedient, potty trained, and would not disturb the tenants. Thus, the search and my story begin. As I walked the pet store to select my distinct pooch of choice, there were several factors in the selection process; it had to be a female dog, no more than 20 pounds, and a loyal breed that was easy to socialize with other dogs. In addition, she must show signs of leadership and have a restless personality, like me. More important, it had to be a dog that was suitable for apartment living. Well, I found her. She was a cute, buff colored cocker spaniel, 9 weeks old, and I named her Mayday! Mayday was fun, frisky, smart, and an alpha dog. She was perfect and full of life, spirit, and personality. I immediately fell in love with her. Mayday passed away on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at 9p.m. Present were her favorite things, food, toys, her Burberry blanket and pillow, and me, her neurotic owner (lol). Yes, I am sad, but I will forever celebrate Mayday’s life because I truly loved her.

Rest in peace, my faithful companion!!! 

(1995-2011)