We said goodbye to Truman yesterday. He has been a part of our family for 11 years. We got him when he was just 5 1/2 weeks old. He was the cutest little puppy.
He had so many funny little quirks. He would take his dog biscuits and hide them. Then bark at them until someone came to find them and gave them to him again. He did this every day. And every day, there I would be on my hands and knees scratching through the back of the closet, or under the bed, or in a corner under a rug to find his “cookies”.
He also like to play a silly game that we called “Where’s Truman” where he would get up on the bed and bark until you came in to see him. Then we would throw the blanket over his face and say, Where’s Truman? This could go on for several minutes until he was satisfied that he had gotten enough attention.
I know Truman had a great life. We were good to him. But we got so much in return from him. Even with his quirkiness he was a great dog. He was the life of the party. He loved everyone he met and had a great disposition.
He was our handsome boy and we miss him already.
The Studio 
Blogs are funny things… As I’m reading your blog from the beginning, everything seems like it’s happening in the present… although it was years ago. This makes me sad today.
Awwww, thanks Helen. Truman was a funny guy.
Oh Kelly, I’m so sorry. 😦 It’s always so hard when they leave us. You are in my thoughts.
Hi Kelly,
So sorry for your loss. I just loved to hear you say his name, a person could tell what a character he was just by the way you said his name!
Truman obviously had a superb life with you.
Truman was a Legend. We know how much you loved him. We, your fans appreciate the nurture you have shown to the canine kingdom. Our condolences for your sorrow. His was a life worth celebrating.
Kelly,
I have been following your blog for a little more than a month. Your work is lovely. I only wish I lived close enough to take a class. My heart goes out to you for your loss. You have some wonderful pictures to remember him with.
Losing our furry family members is so hard! They are never around long enough. I am so sad for you, but so glad that you had Truman in your life.
Dear Kelly,
I am sorry to learn of Truman’s passing. These are great photos of a great dog. I love the stories you have shared, especially hiding the cookies. What a special guy. I know he will be missed. *HUGS* to you all.
Kim Lee
I am so sorry….he is gorgeous…you must be so sad.