So call me Maybe! An unjust end to such a beautiful being.

I am posting this in honor of Maybe and to support her devastated owners, D and H.
I wont give too many details as to what happened and try not to use names so they have privacy. And it is still being investigation. But I want everyone to know why a whole community is outraged.
An Australian Shepard named Maybe, who was loved by the whole community. Was intentionally shot with a rifle because she was playing and chasing a deer. For some unthinkable reason this angered the man so he killed her. We all knew this man and he knew Maybe and her owners. He went on to kill the fawn she was chasing. Then lied and hid Maybes body on his property until he confessed 10 days later. After everyone looked for her. I am hoping for a severe punishment for her murder. (and punishment for killing the fawn, it was also off season so no hunting, and in an area where you cant hunt or discharge a firearm)

To D and H:

“There is a sacredness in tears. They are not the mark of weakness, but of power. They speak more eloquently than ten thousand tongues. They are the messengers of overwhelming grief, of deep contrition, and of unspeakable love.”
Washington Irving

I couldn’t believe when I heard that Maybe was gone.
The pain and grief in loosing a family member is unbearable and shattering. Especially so suddenly with such tragic and disturbing circumstances, and way before her time. Such senseless cruelty. “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than you love yourself” My dog is my best friend and my protector. I don’t know what would happen to me if I lost him.

D+H, I cant imagine the pain you are going through. I am so sorry. She did not deserve this and neither did you. When something this devastating and unimaginable happens sometimes people blame themselves. If for any reason you feel responsibility for what happened, please do not. No one else could have provided a more loving and caring environment for her. You gave her a wondrous and carefree life. She was always happy and having the time of her life. Everyday was a new adventure to be had. I never saw her as anything other than contented and spirited. She had such a powerful and positive effect on everyone she met and was instantly adored by all who were lucky enough to be around her. We all know how much you loved her and how much she loved you.

C.S. Lewis feels that “the death of a beloved is an amputation.” We have lost such a special part of our community, and are at a huge loss. We are outraged. I hope the man responsible is sentenced and exiled. There will be justice for Maybe. I do not see how anyone will support her killer and we will not believe the lies he tells about her. When it comes down to it, this shouldn’t be about picking sides or even personal associations people may have towards the ones involved. “Denying the truth, doesn’t change the facts.” The facts are on your side. One would not gun down a child or person for chasing a deer, Maybes case is no different. She was defenseless and innocent. This is about what is right and what is wrong, and the truth about what happened. And how no one should be allowed to do that. Or get away with it.
“Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere. We are caught in an inescapable network of mutuality, tied in a single garment of destiny. Whatever affects one directly, affects all indirectly.” (Martin Luther King Jr.)

Maybe will live on in all of our memories and thoughts. We will not forget her or what happened and we will always miss her. Love is stronger than death.

To Maybe: Come back. Even as a shadow, even as a dream (Euripides)

Hey Maybe Baby 🙂

This quote sums up how I feel about beings of your kind.
” People have been trying to understand dogs ever since the beginning of time. One never knows what they’ll do. You can read every day where a dog saved the life of a drowning child, or lay down his life for his master. Some people call this loyalty. I dont. I may be wrong, but I call it love- the deepest kind of love…
Its a shame that people all over the world cant have that kind of love in their hearts….There would be no wars, slaughter, or murder, no greed or selfishness. It would be the kind of world that God wants us to have – a wonderful world.”
Wilson Rawls, Where the Red Fern Grows

I am so sorry sweetheart. This should never had happened to you. I cant wait until I can come up and visit you. I hear they are planting a lovely garden for you. I am bringing my dog with me, I really wanted him to meet you – you two would have made the cutest couple. Partners in crime no doubt. He reminds me of you. In little ways. Like how you both sneak elli’s food but so you’re so cute no one could ever be mad at you haha. I look into your eyes and I melt.
I remember the exact moment I first met you. It was off season so we thought the island to be empty of people. We were coming in from the water maybe kayaking or something I cant quite remember (My boyfriend and the time and myself) And I just saw this little fuzzy blur jetting towards us at full speed, haha. Oh my god you were the sweetest little thing, still a puppy at the time. It was like we had met many times before, instant friends, we played and rolled around in the sand and chased each other around. Just a few moments or minutes later ,D, came over to us to introduce the two of you, and also seemed happy that there were some other people around haha (I’ve been there in the winter by myself, its easy to get a little lonely), and proud to show off his furry companion. Could not have asked for better neighbours. You became island famous pretty quick being so incredibly playful and social. Always coming by and saying hi then darting off to your next adventure. Your one of my favorite parts of the island and you always will be. I am not going to say goodbye because this is not our end. I will see you again on the other side. And I cant wait. XOXO little one.

Furever yours,
B