I never met Greyhound Nigel, but I’ve been following his exploits and adventures on George’s blog for almost 5 years. I guess you could say I was a fan. He died last weekend. Maybe it’s weird to be so bummed out about the death of a dog I never met, but it’s easy to care about the people and pups on the other side of these screens.
The hardest fact of having dogs is that they just don’t live very long and yet they become such a big and important part of our lives. They are the friends who blaze through our hearts, gone almost as soon as we think they’ll always be there. Sometimes they go too soon.
So long, Nigel. The internet seems a slower place today.
James Brush is a teacher and writer who lives in Austin, TX. He tries to get outside as much as possible.
Thanks for the kind words for Nigel, James! How lucky he was to be loved by so many, even folks who never got to meet him beyond the internets.
You’re welcome, George. He was clearly a well-loved and happy dog.