Obituaries

For 13 years, 6 months and 4 days this little animal walked with me as my companion. Most people don’t really understand the bond between dogs and their owners. I didn’t either before my Mom and I went down to a farm in Convington, GA to get this tiny dog that later stole my heart. I remember my Dad telling us to take him back to where we got him, but he quickly changed his mind once Prince would sit by the door everyday at 5pm on the dot waiting for him to get home.

They say dogs take on the temperament of their owners, which would explain why he was so feisty. Prince was/is very special to me. He’s gotten me through some really tough times. He matriculated with me through Spelman, UGA for grad school and my twenty somethings. I poured so much love into him. Most people know I’m not very affectionate, but it’s mostly because I gave majority of my affection to him. His fav things to do were eating salmon, barking at people from my balcony, and sleeping on his back after a long day of fake work. He kept me great company during quarantine, and never let me out his sight… ever. I couldn’t even use the bathroom without him!

Dogs are truly [wo]mans best friend. He will be greatly missed. It hurts to come home and not see him jumping up and down to greet me. I hope he died feeling that he lived a great life. He brought so much happiness to me, but it wouldn’t have been loving of me to continue to watch him suffer. If you have a dog, hug them really tight and let them know how much you appreciate them. Life is so short and theirs are even shorter. I’m just grateful God provided me with him for as long as He did. Rest in peace, Prince Charming Jairam. I will carry you in my heart everyday.