Ianthe's Bridge Between Worlds
Indian Indigenous Dog
May 5, 2015-August 28, 2020
May 5, 2015-August 28, 2020
Aang was my OG, my ride or die, my all or nothing, my number one co-pilot and mail inspector. I adopted Aang in Nov. 2015 from a foreign street dog rescue near Chicago. I was a senior in college and knew I would be moving hours away from any family at graduation. Aang was meant to be my best buddy, hiking companion, and intro into dog sports. He was advertised as an all around, family friendly, loving dog. Unfortunately it became apparent shortly after I brought him home that he was not this. Aang struggled with huge fear issues, mostly of new or novel people, places, and things. Cardboard boxes (empty or full) were his arch nemesis. He became increasingly dog selective, and took a long time to warm up to new people and dogs. He was also a structural disaster, with horrible cow hocks and oddly shaped hind feet.
Despite all this, Aang was one of the smartest dogs I've ever met. He was a great problem solver and rule breaker, and he had a mischievous streak a mile wide. Once he accepted you as his family he was an amazingly sweet boy who loved to please (as long as he got compensated in treats). He loved hiking and exploring the beach, and despite his fear and anxiety, wa a naturally curious dog who loved to be all up in your business. We obviously did not get into sports, but Aang frequently accompanied Azula and I to lure coursing and enjoyed trick training in the comfort of his own home. Aang is the dog that made me fall in love with silly, independent, trouble-making canines, ultimately leading me to Ibizans.
In August 2020, I had to make the hardest decision I've ever made. Aang became increasingly reactive as he got older, and bit several people on different occasions, some of whom he's known and lived with for years. Thankfully, none of the bites were very serious, but it was only a matter of time before he hurt someone. Aang lived most of his life in fear, and it was no longer fair to him or to his human housemates to live with that fear and aggression. On Friday, August 28th, 2020 Aang was euthanized. The night before, him and I went to one of our favorite parks to wade in the river and roll in the sand. We stopped at McDonald's and got Aang a cheeseburger and a hot fudge sundae so he could finally satisfy his chocoholic tendencies. Aang passed peacefully the next day in my arms. I'll forever be grateful to this sweet boy for the five years of companionship and devotion he gave to me.
Despite all this, Aang was one of the smartest dogs I've ever met. He was a great problem solver and rule breaker, and he had a mischievous streak a mile wide. Once he accepted you as his family he was an amazingly sweet boy who loved to please (as long as he got compensated in treats). He loved hiking and exploring the beach, and despite his fear and anxiety, wa a naturally curious dog who loved to be all up in your business. We obviously did not get into sports, but Aang frequently accompanied Azula and I to lure coursing and enjoyed trick training in the comfort of his own home. Aang is the dog that made me fall in love with silly, independent, trouble-making canines, ultimately leading me to Ibizans.
In August 2020, I had to make the hardest decision I've ever made. Aang became increasingly reactive as he got older, and bit several people on different occasions, some of whom he's known and lived with for years. Thankfully, none of the bites were very serious, but it was only a matter of time before he hurt someone. Aang lived most of his life in fear, and it was no longer fair to him or to his human housemates to live with that fear and aggression. On Friday, August 28th, 2020 Aang was euthanized. The night before, him and I went to one of our favorite parks to wade in the river and roll in the sand. We stopped at McDonald's and got Aang a cheeseburger and a hot fudge sundae so he could finally satisfy his chocoholic tendencies. Aang passed peacefully the next day in my arms. I'll forever be grateful to this sweet boy for the five years of companionship and devotion he gave to me.