This was my best mate Mike.
His NZKC papers, had his official name as 'Manhatten Fleetwood Mac', however we just called him Mike.
He was a beautiful boy. Playful, inquisitive and fiercely loyal and protective of his family.
I was out walking with him one night and a couple of guys pulled up in a car and started hassling me. Mike wasn't going to have anything of that. He pushed between me and the car, jumped up and planted those big feet on the edge of the window, bared his teeth and stuck his nose right in the face of the bloke in the front seat. His growl clearly said 'Back off and leave my Mum alone, or you'll have to deal with me, mate!'
Sadly, we lost Mike in a house fire about 24 years ago.
R.I.P. old friend .. you will never be forgotten.
Now go to CAMERA CRITTERS and join in the fun.
Oh poor Mike..he was a beautiful dog..
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pic of your old friend :)
ReplyDeleteI am sorry to here he is gone. But glad he was there for you when you need him.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Grammy
Missouri, Usa
Love dogs who protect their people.
ReplyDeleteSorry for your loss of him, it must have been horrible.
My CC is up at http://yummydown.com/rattitude/?p=167
Oh, how sad!! Mike was a beautie! He reminds me of my Rocco.
ReplyDeleteMine is up over at Feathers,Fur and Fins
Mike was a beautiful dog! I'm sorry for your loss.
ReplyDeleteWhat a horrible way to loose your friend! I feel so sad for you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great dog!
Lovely post!
Oh Mike...what a good boy you were. It's so nice that you'll never be forgotten:)
ReplyDeleteMike looks so smart, handsome and adorable. Check out my camera critters here and thanks for leaving a comment.
ReplyDeleteEven knowing it's been 24 years, my heart hurt for you reading this.
ReplyDeleteWas a beautiful dog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sad story. :( Love the picture though.
ReplyDeletewhat a beautiful boy he was!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful dog... what a sad way to go.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely hero of a dog.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dog.
ReplyDeleteHe is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI loyal pet is never forgotten.
ReplyDeleteYou have been tagged. check out my post to see the details.
ReplyDeleterip mike all ways in the hearts of the hayward family what a sad day it was to lose a family member
ReplyDeleteHe was beautiful! And brave!!
ReplyDeleteI just want to curse fires right now!! The fires in Victoria (Australia) have claimed the lives of over 1 million critters!
This is a fantastic photo to have to re-fresh the memory.
What a great dog - and great memories of him.
ReplyDeleteOh man! You are killing me with this one! I'm so sorry you lost your friend Mike.
ReplyDeleteWe have Principessa Graziella di Lakewood. She's a black lab and our first daughter. She's 5 years old. We call her Gracie. I'm gonna share her with you on a future post!
Happy V Day! You are a sweetheart!