Aidan in memory

I used to have two Malinois. Now, only one left. I 'adopted' Aidan from a friend just a little over a year ago when he was only 2 months! My intention was to bring him and Maia to KL when I was still staying at the landed house.

But paperwork was too much hassle. Since Malinois is a restricted breed, bringing them to Peninsular Malaysia was not easy... I had to write a letter to the Director of Veterinary Services in Putrajaya and explain why I need to bring them in. And believe me, I had to have a very, very good reason... Just to have them as pet was not strong a reason and they'd denied it. So, I had to forget my intention and just leave them in my parents house back in KK.

The backyard in my parents house is big... Big enough to have the two of them run around, the thing they like to do the most.. Since it's in their nature as Shepard dogs. It's always fun to see them run around as puppies.

Growing up, Aidan was a little slow. After the 6th month, you could see that Maia is much bigger than he was. But, what he lacked in size, he made up in personality. He's very obedient. When I had the vet injected microchip on their nape when they were merely 3 months old, he was the quiet one. He'd just surrender himself to Dr. Olivia, while Maia on the other hand almost bit Olivia's hand. But he didn't like to be threatened or challenged. He was very protective, very good guard dog.. He would bark the loudest when there was something strange around him.. After we got them around, our chicks never went missing!

But I don't know why 2 nights ago, when they were barking, our care-taker didn't check to see what was wrong... But he claimed he heard him bark like mad. Then the next morning, they discovered that Aidan has died from what appeared to be snake bite. With multiple 2 dots on his body. My dad didn't let me know right away... He texted me, asked where was I and to see if my sister has left for Jakarta yesterday. When I answered him I was playing golf, he decided not to throw the bad news at me. He just told me this afternoon.

Of course that left me crying. Bo told me he knew about this since yesterday but he couldn't bring himself to tell me, for fear that I might cry... Of course I would! And I'd find out about it sooner or later, so I don't understand the delay...

Anyway, I am heart broken... But these are the things that I have no control over. At least he didn't die of starvation or abuse. And I am sure he's enjoying himself running around in Doggie Heaven!

P/S: Aidan was the first dog I chose out of the two...