Ode to Zoom-Zoom

This video is in memory of a good friend and companion. Zoom-zoom was born in 2001, showed up at our doorstep in February of 2004, and left this world Easter weekend 2019. Thanks for listening and sharing my love for a loyal friend and companion.

Steve

Ode to Zoom-Zoom
by Steve (a.k.a. Artisan Bread with Steve)

It was a cold day in February (2004) when a stray skinny 17 lb mixed-breed Border Collie showed up at our doorstep. I looked out the window…my heart went out to her, we welcomed her into our home, and for 15 years she was my constant companion.

We lived on acreage for the first 10 years, so I took her for long runs. I drove the Gator and she ran to keep up. She was truly my little Zoom-Zoom.

She was happy when we went for a drive and raced to the car door. She was happy when we got home and she had to run and find Beth to tell her we were back. She was happy when we went outside. She was happy when we came back in. Her perpetual happiness brightened our daily lives.

Zoom had a habit of poking my leg with her wet nose. When it was time to go out, she would poke me to tell me she was ready. When I got the keys to go for a drive, she would come from behind and poke me to let me know she was right behind me. It was her way of reminding me she was there.

Then we grew older… and it was time.

When I got back to the empty car the song on the radio was “There’s Nothing Better Once You’ve Had the Best”. It was true. We had 15 years together and they were the best. And, when I think of her my lips smile… because I cherish the memories, while my eyes water… because I feel the loss. It’s a warm feeling to both cherish and miss a loyal friend.

I believe in reincarnation and maybe… just maybe… a day will come when I feel a wet nose poking my leg, looking up at me and saying…”hi, it’s me… I’m back”. I truly pray for that day.

Thanks for listening and sharing my love for a loyal friend and companion.

Steve