THINGS YOU FIND WHEN UNPACKING.....

Just over a year ago our old mate "Mate" died. We were all so sad and missed him very much. The girls in their innocence wanted to write stories about Mate and as I was unpacking a box of "stuff" came across their stories.
MATEY DOG
Matey Dog died because he was sick and old. I loved patting him and Grandad was talking about it cos he died. matey Dog liked to play throw. I loved Matey dog and now he died and that makes me sad and it makes Nanny sad. Matey Dog is my friend and then Allan takes his collar off and then he puts it back on all the time. Matey Dog and Me by Rori Perryman 06/08/08.
MATE'S LIFE
One day nanny and Auntie Tracy went to Melbourne to get a little puff ball what was a puppy. nanny went home and Grandad got a surprise. they called the puppy Mate. He got older and older and older until he got sick. the next morning he died. He lived for elevan and a half years. mate always came to say hello when we got to Allendale and he wagged his tail. Mate loved to play chasey and loves playing fetch and loves going to the beach for fun. mate loved to eat food too.
True story by Tulle Perryman 06/08/08.

MATEY AND ME
Matey Dog's life.
Me and Matey were good friends.
Matey and Me are still good friends.

Met us every time
Amazing dog
Terrific friend
Excellent

I have known Matey for eight years. He was four years old when I was born. When he was younger he went fishing with Grandad every day. He liked the old boat Ruby H but he didn't like the new boat, I think it was too noisy for him.
By Baie Perryman 06/08/08
This is a true story.
Never did get Robbie's story!!



He was the perfect family member.........
Loved a chatHad good manners

Always looked forward to Christmas - mmmmmmmm left overs for a week!


Go for a stroll and a play in the puddle.

I'm not sure what he loved most, a toss up between our family, the back of the ute, the beach, food, tug o war - the list goes on!
I know one thing, he was never far from Allan and what ever he was doing at the time.


Behind him...
Between..........
In front.........
Underneath..........
Right there...........
As close as he could get.....
On the run.........
Yep, right there.........
Actually, I think I do know what/who he loved the most....

It was his best mate the dog whisperer! Allan is a natural with animals, especially dogs and I think they know it. Mate just loved Allan and was happiest when he was with him :)

I'm so glad the girls wrote their precious memories of our Matey Dog and I found them and could reminisce and enjoy the memories.