Death at Kilgraney
07 July 2002
Sad goodbyes and hectic hellos. July 2002
Jet, our supposedly ferocious guard dog died of a kidney failure. A laid-back gentle being, certainly more effective at sleeping than guard duty. Much missed. Held him as he was put to sleep - a moving gentle moment that made me wish that maybe some human suffering could end in a similarly dignified way. Pepsi, an abbandoned two year old Labrador has joined the Kilgraney empire, armd with wilful enthusiasm, an ability to steal my lunch, and endless energy. I fear he has been sent to test my patience to breaking point. Bray seems to agree. He eats the post, chases after cars, and shows little respect either his elders or the established English way of doing things. He humours me.