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BurnedOut's avatar

I did laugh out loud! Thank you. I've been following your pics of Gidget cause' shes one of those "Sassy little dogs" that reminds me of my boy. Thanks for the laugh! And sorry for your loss, I hope your mending well as you move forward in the void without Gidget. She really seems like a special dogger.

Dawn Levitt's avatar

She was the best dog. I find posting old photos and videos of her along with sharing stories helps me to heal. They never really leave us so long as we remember their names. Even our childhood dogs are still within petting distance in our memories.

Dawn's avatar

OH‼️I just laughed So Hard I Cried Laughing 😂 too funny and I can picture it—how awful for you at that moment , But later? You’re work is great and Thank you❣️👌🙏💕😻

Dawn Levitt's avatar

It's funny now. Back then, I wasn't laughing.

Michael Boyd's avatar

Biscuits and gravy on full display—PRICELESS!😆

Dawn Levitt's avatar

It was the most PG term I could come up with.

Darin's avatar

Gidget McFidget: Fucking Legend!

Dawn Levitt's avatar

Gidget MF McFidget was her full name.

Darin's avatar

Damn straight!

Debra Rafson's avatar

Thanks for the laugh! When you are done with your memoir, may I suggest a book of poems, essays, or short stories on the adventures of Gidget McFidget?

Dawn Levitt's avatar

Another friend suggested a children's book about Gidget, but many of her exploits were not suitable for a young audience. I have been writing poems about my many dogs over the years and thought about creating a collection similar to Mary Oliver's "Dog Songs."

Debra Rafson's avatar

The collection sounds lovely. Also, what about a picture book for adults about Gidget!?

Becks's avatar

Oh. My. Word! How mortifying (and hilarious)! Thanks for sharing.

Dawn Levitt's avatar

Just another day in the life of Gidget McFidget. I found myself in many bizarre situations with that girl.

D.L.Stone's avatar

Love this story.

Dawn Levitt's avatar

It was an adventure.

Chicago Story Press's avatar

I'm so sorry that Gidget has passed away. The remarkable connection between you two is something I hope sustains you in the days ahead.

Dawn Levitt's avatar

She is still with me, in my heart.

M K's avatar

Thank you for sharing. Wonderful memories of Gidget McFidget's life with you.

Dawn Levitt's avatar

I will probably share a few more memories in the near future.

Kim's avatar

She would be a wonderful character in a children’s book! As an adult, I love how you share her with us.

Dawn Levitt's avatar

I'm not sure many of her exploits would be suitable for a younger audience.

Kim's avatar

lol!

Sandy Young's avatar

Dawn

You’re a terrific story teller

The pictures and descriptions made it seem like I was watching

That’s pretty funny

I loved reading it

At the Bridge now Gidget just winked at a friend and said “ yeah, that’s me “ and beamed

She’s still glowing and going

What a doggo

Furever

❤️🐶❤️

Sandy Young's avatar

Same here

I’ve really liked most of the things made into movies

That genre is great

Did you like The x files ?

Dawn Levitt's avatar

She was one of a kind. If she knew you, she would be your best friend, but if she thought you might possibly be a threat to me, she would turn into Cujo.

Sandy Young's avatar

Cujo hahaha

Since you know that movie how did you like Christine ?

Love Stephen King

Dawn Levitt's avatar

I read everything King wrote in the previous century. I haven't read as much of his work since 2000. I should read his recent work.

Sandy Young's avatar

Such a terrific description

Your little protective death jet

Jaws of life

“ you leave my Momma alone !!!”

Great doggo girl

Dawn Levitt's avatar

She was like my very own emotional support honey badger.

Sandy Young's avatar

I’m sorry she had to leave this place but I hope with tears in my eyes you may find each other again

❤️🐶❤️

Cindy's avatar

What a girl! Both of you!! 😳

Dawn Levitt's avatar

She was something else. Always a handful.

Kathy Mandell Travel Dog Lady's avatar

One of life's most embarrassing moments, or what? LOL!

Dawn Levitt's avatar

Only one of many. Gidget had the ability to make any experience memorable.

Kathy Mandell Travel Dog Lady's avatar

If it weren't for our beautiful canine friends, we'd have fewer stories to tell!

Cindy Martindale's avatar

My first read of the day -- and yes, it brought a smile (after the pants horror). Thanks for the mini version of you starting the day with Gidget. ❤️

Dawn Levitt's avatar

Every day of living with her was an adventure.

Mona Sigal's avatar

Love these Gidget stories!!! Thank you for sharing!

Dawn Levitt's avatar

I have more where that came from.

Cheryl's avatar

I look forward to reading them, and seeing more of her pix, as you feel up to up to it 🤗

NeuroDivergent Hodgepodge's avatar

How embarrassing, for sure. Funny story!

Dawn Levitt's avatar

That's not even the most embarrassing moment with her. But it was the most bare-assing. Ha!