Scout

Dear Scout, I miss you girl. What a terrific dog and friend you have been for almost 13 years. I still remember the Christmas morning that Keirra jumped out from behind the wall with you in her arms! I was shocked and surprised as never before, but most of all so happy! You were the greatest (a nicest) Val had ever given me, and never since have any gifts come close to you! You had the sweetest disposition. Musi taught you to bark. And you were like that movie the ugly dachshund, you didn't know that Musi wasn't your mother! It was funny to watch you as a puppy chase after her, and when she would go under tight places to elude you, you would follow and get stuck! So funny to watch. Keith sent over an email that sums you up prettys well. I will include it here now: Dear Boo Boo and family,It truly is a sad day. Our beloved Scout was a special member of our family. She had a kindness and a sensitive nature unlike any animal-friend that the Dyer family has ever had. From the very first time we met her in November of 1996 on a snowy winters evening in Ellensburg Washington, we knew that she was not only the cutest pup of the litter, but that she was the most tender as well. Scout became a loyal friend and faithful companion to each of us. She was so sweet to everyone, even to the Mus, which says a lot! For years she helped me with my golf swing by retreiving balls in the backyard for hours and hours. She loved that game! When she was young, she would catch the frisbee. Sometimes I would throw it over the old short fence on the south side of the house and she would gracefully glide over it to retreive it. She even taught herself how to jump/climb the 6 foot fence on the other side of mom and dads house by leaping into the air, getting her front paws over the top then pulling the rest of her body over. She was so athletic! She would conclude each work out session with a relaxing dip in "her" pond in the back yard only exposing the top of her head as she would submerge her entire body in the water. Before we had the pond, she would drink from the hose and flop down in the large puddle it created, laying on her side while drinking the water that she layed in. She was so funny. She was a great companion to mus and a great mentor to Midge. She taught Midge to be tough, to love the outdoors and to hunt, trades never possessed by our other dachshunds. Banks lake was never a bore with Scouty, always up to chase down a stick, ball, object, anything she could get her teeth around. Sometimes she'd appear with a giant log in her mouth, because she couldn't find anything else for u to throw. On many occasions, scout would swim out to u when u were done skiing because she thought u were in trouble and needed her rescue. Scout would play and play until her legs would tremble and she could hardle stand but would NOT stop until u told her that the game was over. Then she would flop down on the sand and lay majestically in the banks lake sun and silently observe the happenings around her. Returning home from school, Scout would always greet me with a sincere yet quiet hello as if to say "welcome back we missed you" and u could feel that she meant it. Scout was more than just a dog that would worry about what to eat or what toy to play with. She was considerate and aware of those around her. A perfect example was when she alerted Boo Boo of Midgey's fall into the freezing pool. And then there was her heric rescue of Boo Boo that followed shortly after.Truthfully I think that Scout was ready to pass on a year ago, but held on because she knew that Boo Boo needed her and he wasn't ready to say good bye. So she stayed with us for another year to give all of us, especially Boo Boo a few more moments to spend with her and to appreciate the good dog and friend that she was and will always be. It may sound like I'm talking about a person as I recite these memories but Scout was more like a person than like a dog anyway. Grandpa always told me that "dachshunds aren't dogs, that they are people." I agree with grandpa on that and tho Scout is a lab, she may be more like a person than any other dog that has ever been. Scout was a sensitive creature, a great dog and wonderful friend. We love her. She was a special part of all of our family. She will be missed. See Scoutie, there is so much love that you brought into our wonderful family. Thank you for that. You are missed. You always will be. You are loved. I look forward to seeing you in the eternities. Boo Boo