Paco Dog was rescued by me, his mamma, in August 2021 from Marshall Animal Shelter. He didn’t have a name but spoke Spanish, so I tried out Spanish dog names until we settled on Paco by his vigorous tail wag and smile.



 Paco loved treats, belly rubs, children, chasing squirrels, "killing" squeaky toys, watching me cook, laying in my lap, sleeping in, wrestling on my bed with his brother (especially when I was trying to make it), licking my lips and nostrils, greeting me when I came home, running super fast circles in the back yard, playing fetch, and snuggling his toy hedgehog, Blueberry. 



Paco had beautiful blue eyes, one was half brown. He had a silly sideways smile with one snuggle tooth sticking out. He was missing two bottom front teeth. He had a gorgeous tail like a white pony, and silky soft white fur. His skin under his fur was mostly dark brown. He had nice sized paws and floppy bunny feet. He smelled like pillow stuffing and treats. 



Paco loved his mamma fiercely and his daily job was to protect me from all the evil scary people and things outside of our house. He was the ultimate watch dog. He also loved his brother Willie and played with him all day long. They slept side by side, sniffed stuff together, and chased all the rabbits. Paco had a special bond with my granddaughter Ashtyn who brought a full open faced grin to his face when she wrapped him in blankets, carried him like a baby, and read him books.



Paco was terrified of thunder. He would shake and cry. So at night I would sing him the song, "I love you Paco, my good good boy" over and over until he finally would fall asleep on my chest. I sang Paco many songs.. the favorite was, "You’re my little weirdo, with your funny ear-o’s, Paco Paco Dog." I sang this while I flopped his little ears up and down, which he loved. 



Paco loved to be held like a baby< cradled in the crook of my arm as if bottle feeding him. He also liked to be held over my shoulder and patted on the back like a burping baby. He loved to sit on my lap all day while I worked. He loved all snuggles.



Paco and I spent nearly every moment  together for all of his life with me. We only spent one night apart. I never left him for more than a couple hours. I knew every subtle sound, movement, breath, and feeling he had. 



Paco dog was fearful of so many things and nearly all people. I sheltered him from as much as I could. I gave him more love than I even knew I could have for a dog. I loved him like my own baby. I only wish I could have found a way to remove his fears completely so he could be fully safe and happy in this life. 



I miss you like no other pet, and I will never stop. Please visit me in my dreams beautiful Paco baby. Mommy loves you.