I remember Diane's arrival in our hamlet some ten years ago; she was an ungainly pup with long droopy ears running around and falling over her over-sized paws. She was Philippe's new hunting hound and, unlike his other dogs, was allowed to run free. She was a regular visitor and often joined us for lunch on the terrace. She was delighted when we adopted Rick last year and always followed us on our walks through the chestnut woods.
This year we noticed that she did not run to welcome us on our arrival back from England. Sadly she was knocked down by a car on the road last winter while out chasing rabbits. She paid a high price for her freedom to roam. We are very sad and will miss Diane the Dawg.
So sad.
ReplyDeleteOh, that's too bad. RIP Diane.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great shame.
ReplyDeleteI imagined Rick and Diane sucking up spaghetti like The Lady and The Tramp. Now it will never happen. Quelle dommage et au revoir Diane!
ReplyDeleteHow sad, she looks a lovely dog. Unfortunately, that can often be the outcomes when dogs are allowed to roam.
ReplyDeleteIt must have been Philippe's other dog that I found here once. Long ears, mostly white, and much smoother. Poor old Diane; it's a worry when they suddenly chase after a rabbit or deer. RIP.
ReplyDeleteYour post is written in the past tense so I imagined the ending. Very sad.
ReplyDeleteGreetings Maria x
So sorry to hear of Diane's demise. Always a worry when dogs roam free. Rick will have lost his girlfriend.
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