Jiggy

Jiggy was my "girl's best friend." I had never thought about having a dog really until a friend had called me asking if I would be her owner because she could not think of a better match for Jiggy. I would be Jiggy's third owner. The first one was an elderly lady that was just too old to properly care for Jiggy and the second owner was my friend and had another dog that had some issues. When I first saw Jiggy I though what an ugly dog she is and was a bit disappointed. She grew on me quickly though. She became the exact thing I needed in my life. I was going through some hard times at that point. I had just got out of an eight month slump with no job and had to end two friendships at the same time because they were keeping me from having a growing relationship with God. I would talk to Jiggy and celebrate the holidays with her. At times she would talk back but mostly gripe at me for being lazy. Her little barking and toy throwing was always fun and funny. I taught her how to use a towel after her baths. I would dry her off and then lay the towel down and tell her to do it herself. She would lay on the towel and rub herself dry. Sometimes she would remind us of Yoda the way she would hold her ears out. When she was younger she looked white as a lamb and I would say she was my sheep becuase the way she would follow me around. In about 2004 she got really sick. We all thought she was pouting because I went to Japan. She was diagnosed with Addison's disease at that time. From that point on she would be chronically ill. Many times I struggled with making a decision of whether or not I should put her to sleep or not. So during the last three years or so I continually to take care of her and we both moved to Abilene so I could finish school. She loved it there. She loves people and there sure were a lot around since I lived on campus. She made a lot of human friends and a couple of dog friends. Her best dog friend was Bo Dee. He looked very similar to her. They would play tug-of-war and talk to each other. It sure was fun to watch. Unfortunately she became sick again and this time was not getting out of it. So I had to say goodbye one last time. I sure will miss her but will never forget her. She was the best dog ever and always made me smile.