In Memory of Sophie McLovin
Our precious "Sophie McLovin" (previously known as Bonnie) left us on Saturday 8/22/20 after a brief bout of lymphoma. After our first cocker Mocha passed away (had him from a pup), our daughters suggested we consider a Rescue. I found CSAC on-line and the search began. We saw her picture and she was definitely a work in progress. Because she was picked up as a stray, we didn't know much about her. Estimated age was 4yrs. Her fosters were very nice, and we decided "Bonnie" was the one. The journey began on Good Friday 2012, and the ride home was memorable. We took the back roads as they were faster but curvier and rolly. Unfortunately for our younger daughter, Bonnie had pancakes for breakfast, and we saw the evidence at a red light about half the way home. Sorry, Bonnie! Mocha had always slept in his bed in the family room but Bonnie now "Sophie" wasn't having it. She wanted to sleep with us and from that day forward, she slept with someone in bed, in her chair, under our bed or on the floor by the bed. She would always cuddle up to us in the family room. We have a large yard, and we were fortunate that Mocha liked it and always came back after chasing a deer, rabbits or squirrels. We didn't know about Sophie. We'll never forget the day she went outside to potty. She did her business and looked at us as if to say "ok, now what do you want to do?" We walked around the yard, and she never left our side. When she did, she was hunting in the flowerbeds or bushes but always came and found us when she was finished. We were surprised to see her eat worms and bugs when given the opportunity (after rains and nights). Since she was a stray, she obviously had to feed herself and would take any meal that posed itself. She loved going to the beach and digging for sand crabs. She was great with babies, small children and basically anybody. She was curious about other dogs & cats but after the introductions, she cared about her family and hung with us. I could go on and on but suffice it to say that we were blessed to have her for almost 8 years. Thank you for letting us share our story with you. It began with questions, continued with love and surprises and ended in heartbreak but we wouldn’t trade it for anything. We love & miss you Soph.
-The Drinker Family
