Kibol (2013-2023)
One of my Godfathers gave you to us before he went overseas because they don't like dogs that much. I vividly remember, you got skin allergies specifically on abdominal area but it was healed through clean baths.
As you grew older, you tend to destroy lots of things that is why Dad decided to put you on a leash. You always got excited whenever he walks you every morning. Strong, playful, and full of energy - some adjectives that people say as they saw you walking and running. Two years after, Dad decided to remove your leash.
Chicken (jabee chicken joy), boiled cassava, boiled sweet plantain were you favorite foods. You love boiled nuts as well and you're good at removing its shell to get the fruit. You have a habit of poking people to get some treats and making unique loud noises whenever you are excited or wants to eat/pee/poo.
Mom and Dad's room were your favorite spot inside the house, while you love to take a pit near mom's plants to create a resting place. You don't like bad smell that is why you always cover your poo and pee with soil. You don't like touching other's food without their permission and you just like wait for your turn.
You always got excited whenever I come home. Sasalubong kahit walang pasalubong. Maybe that is one of your habits that I'm going to miss because I was used to it. I will miss the way you tap your feet, wiggle your cute little tail, small jumps ('cause you're heavy), and make loud noises as I approach the main door.
You've witnessed my greatest heartbreak, college graduation day, the day I passed the boards, and when I got into a job in line with my profession. You were there every stressful moments, anxiety/panic attacks, blissful days, downfalls, celebrations, and victories.
We rushed you to the vet, morning after Christmas because you couldn't stand and cries out loud. They don't have confinement area here in our place that is why you got transferred to the City. Your labs got better after 24 hours that I couldn't help myself to cry because I got a glimpse of hope.
Yesterday, I spent whole day watching you to get better but.. when the time I got home, you already left us. I'm sorry I wasn't there during your last breath. I know that you're used to have me around and I'm really really sorry. I just did what I needed to do. I want you to get better 😭
Thank you for spending a decade of your life with us, Kibong, Kibungal, Kibongki, Kibolangbung, Kibolabyu, Kibong Soon, Tilibong, Bongbong, Kibolbol 🐶 I'm not sure if I would be able to move on. You are the best dog I've ever had apart from Pampu. You guys should enjoy your reunion in Heaven and should play a lot in the Rainbow Bridge. You are forever in my heart.
I woof you!
