Gaby

She is Gaby, my family's pet. She is a mongrel or hunting female dog, I suppose, since I don't know much about dog breeds.

More than fourteen years ago, Gaby –being a three-month-old puppy– arrived as a gift at home, tied to the birth of my little sister. I remember that it was I who baptized her, naming her as a character in the TV series 'BKN'. Until that moment, I did not know that Gaby corresponded also to the name of my godmother, which caused many confusions and jokes about it. Today, however, my family and I call her: "old woman".

Gaby, obviously, is of an advanced age, has been the mother of three puppies and has a deal with cardiorespiratory disease. Years ago, on the contrary, Gaby could move with ease and speed, and was very active throughout the day. However, she maintains a characteristic from the first day: her bad mood with strangers. I suppose she does that because she loves us and protects us.

I have valuable memories of my childhood with her. For example: when in the afternoon we played with a ball in the yard. This is why it would be very sad to see her die, as happened with Cocky, a cocker spaniel that was once in my house. I would regret not having spent more time with her.

Here is Gaby, accompanying my grandfather.