Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Friendship

We (Miller and I) were walking Ranger last week when we were stopped by a dear friend, actually Sawyer's speech teacher. She was on her lunch break looking for her dog missing since last night.
She had just found the dog, a standard poodle, on the side of the road, near the highway. He had been hit by a car and killed. Not knowing what to tell her son, at the moment, she had us take his collar. Ranger is wearing it in memory of her son's true friend.
Cooper, who's in the same grade, and loves to play with her son, painted one of his masterpieces for him. It is a fitting way to honor the dog and his friendship.

10 comments:

The Mormon Monk said...

Wow, Cooper! That is fantastic!

Becky said...

Such a SAD story! But what a fitting tribute by Cooper. WOW! Great job on your painting.

Smilin' sunshine said...

What a nice boy. Sad about the dog, but so great that Cooper would paint something so wonderful!

Nellie said...

Cooper did an incredible job honoring his friend's dog.

Wholly Duncan said...

What a sad story, good job Cooper for making the picture for him.

shirlgirl said...

Cooper, you did a wonderful job painting the picture of your friend's dog. I am sure he will cherish it for the rest of his life and be grateful for the wonderful friend you are to him. So sad that he lost his dog, but you've done something wonderful to cheer him up.

NeeNee said...

Cooper, that is a very thoughtful of you to take the time to paint a picture for your friend. It's beautiful. What a great way for your friend to keep fond memories of his poodle alive. In addition, it is very considerate of your mom to save the collar for your friend.

Anonymous said...

What a very sad story--kids sure love their dogs. What a thoughtful way to show compassion for a friend. Beautiful painting--Cooper is very talented!

CubSctAnn said...

Yipee, the true ARTIST is BACK!!! So sad, though, it's never easy losing a pet. Thank you so much Coops for painting that picture for him. Your handsome painting reminds of Bother B's Kizzy Dog picture hanging on the wall in our den, framed and all. Your friend will always be able to look at the painting and think of his good friend (and you) :) Love You! <3

Unknown said...

Sad story.
Nice tribute.
Cooper, you're talented!