Читать книгу Parisian Tails - Stephen Hayes - Страница 4

Most people have had a pet at some stage in their lives, and in many cases, that pet would have been a dog. In some of those cases, that pet would have felt less like a pet and more like a member of the family, and even a companion. This is the story of Paris, my seeing-eye dog and best friend for nine years, who was taken from us before her time in 2016. She was truly an exceptional girl who laid her paw on the hearts of everyone she met.

We have ways of recording sound and sight into a form that others can observe through audio and video. I wish it were possible to record other things, such as touch, smell, and even thoughts themselves during certain experiences. The brain will do its best to recall the most memorable (not necessarily the best memories), but the recall won't be perfect. Over time, these memories will fade as they are replaced with new experiences.

This book is my attempt to hold onto and share as much of Paris's memory as I can. We have lots of photographs, only some of which are included in this book; as well as plenty of video footage, capturing many of her cutest moments, though missing out on plenty as well. It isn't enough for me; I would like to convey, even if it requires readers to use their imagination, just how Paris felt to the touch, and precisely how it felt to know her for nine good years.

2007: Paris at work ever alert, or is she just looking for some mischief?