riley

2008 - 2020

We got Riley (part Dachshund part Beagle) from the SPCA at the age of 2, having had 2 previous owners. He was a good fit for us. He loved the cottage and enjoyed boating (not the life jacket though), but did not like it when he fell in. He had a habit of going into other cottages, stealing other dog's toys, and proudly bringing them home to our cottage. He had a tremendous sense of smell (always looking for food) which continually got him into trouble, and always reminded us energetically when it was time for breakfast and supper. When on his daily walk he always wanted to meet and greet small dogs, but not large dogs, and totally disliked horses. He also enjoyed the longer runs up the road alongside the garden tractor on a leash. At night he would snuggle down under the covers to our feet, lay there for a while, then exit out the side and get into his bed on the floor. His nicknames were My Little Big Man, and Buddy. He is no longer in any pain - left us on Dec 15th. Riley, we miss you terribly, and you will always have an extra special place in our hearts.