Rest In Peace Apollo

Brian’s first dog Apollo went to heaven today. He lived 15 years. After a fun run at Texas Tech eating through walls, fences and attempting many homicides on ducks, squirrels and rabbits he returned to Brian’s family to live out the rest of his life. He was one of the sweetest dogs I have ever met. He recognized me always as the girl who would play ball with him endlessly. He had quite a loud snore but I loved sneaking him in the bed with us when we came to visit. Brian told me as a child he always wanted a dog. I guess circumstances prevented this from ever happening until he was in high school. He told me when he was little he would think to himself “when I get a dog I will be good to him, he will sleep with me and he will be my best friend”. I know that Apollo fulfilled all the above. Even in the later part of his life when he was gray and slow he was a good companion and friend. Dogs never leave us. They help in the process of showing us kindness, humility, compassion and love. We will all miss Apollokins (as I used to call him) but he will forever be in our hearts. Love you ‘Pollo.