Cinder was a running dog. She ran through the school and the janitor chased her. Soon after, the principal took up the chase.
Some of the teachers even chased her… and at recess, she played with the children and they chased her. Cinder just wanted to run!

Later that night Cinder ran though the playground greeting all the neighbors! “Who’s dog is this?” they asked. Nobody knew and for weeks nobody claimed her.

True story! That’s how Cinder came to live at my house. I looked for that dog’s owner for a long time but nobody claimed her. Maybe they were tired of chasing this dog who would bolt through any open door!
The kids and I were seen on more than one occasion sprinting through the neighborhood behind Cinder, who of course thought it was all a game. Then one day she just stopped and decided to stay… for thirteen years!

My sweet little dog finally gave in to the disease that took away her ability to run. She passed away on Sunday and though I will miss her terribly…I know she’s chasing squirrels in dog heaven.

I celebrate Cinder 1996-2009.