Merlin is in Doggy Heaven.

Merlin

Age 15, May 06, 2002 - August 20, 2017

From the day he was born until the day he died, sweet Merlin was the cutest, friendliest dog to ever

Joanne
August 23, 2017 Joanne
August 23, 2017 Joanne
August 23, 2017 Joanne
August 23, 2017 Joanne
August 23, 2017 Joanne
August 23, 2017

Nickname: Beast, You rascal, Merlygig

When he was a puppy, Merlin would hump my leg at the dog park which amused the other dog people. He once got hold of a pigeon that had died days earlier and played "Catch me!" with it until I finally caught him. No 2 creatures ever smelled worse than we did that day.
When we lived in a two-storey house, when I left the house, he would sit at the top of the stairs and I could peek in and see his ears perk up when I put my key in the lock. I would open the door and squeal, "Beast!" And he would run down those stairs to greet me so quickly, it almost scared me.
A friend of mine who had a scooter, bought Merlin a special carrying sack she could strap to herself to take him for rides. He also wore doggles, of course.
In our apartment building, when we got off the elevator, I would take off his leash and say, "Go!" And we would race down the hall to our apartment. He always won and I would accuse him of cheatin'.
I am writing this only 3 days after Merlin's death so the pain is still very fresh, deep and raw.
I can't imagine ever having another pup that would share the kind of devotion we had for each other. It almost seemed unfair that Merlin was so adorable looking AND good-natures. He had it all, particularly my heart.