This One’s for You, Angel Lexi

Published on by Xena, Lucy and Chia

I know you liked squirrels, Angel Lexi, and that you even had a back yard living arrangement with them when you were young. It didn’t make you too popular with the other dogs, but you couldn’t have cared less.

Yesterday, Angel Lexi, I was walking down the street with our Mommy and Daddy and saw a squirrel laying in the street. I wondered if it was bathing in a sun puddle, or maybe had gotten tired and fallen asleep. I tugged on my leash, wanting to go over and greet her, and when I reached her, she didn’t move. I don’t know what I expected, but it sure wasn’t what I found. I sniffed her body and could smell some blood under her head. I gently nudged her head, asking if she was ok, but she still didn’t move. Before we continued on our neighborhood walk, Mommy reached down, picked up the squirrel and laid her in the grass by the road.

On the way back home I wanted to check on the squirrel again. I could tell that something very important was missing, and looked to Mommy for help on what it was. She explained that the squirrel’s soul had left her body because she was dead. This was my first time staring death in the face. The poor little girl’s eyes were still open, and they were brown, like mine. I was starting to feel really sad about this whole thing. I just stood there staring at the dead squirrel and thinking about what to do. Finally, I said a silent prayer for Angel Lexi to find her and take her to meet the Big Guy. Then I tried to nudge her eyes closed with my nose, but they came back open, so I left her in peace.

This video is In honor of the little friend I will never know, and of my Guardian Angel Lexi.

Squirrel asks to be adopted.

With love,

Your sister Xena

27 thoughts on “This One’s for You, Angel Lexi”

  14. Susan, I am so, so sorry. He was such a special little guy. I am sure Angel’s Lexi and Piper were both there to greet Sidney. I am home tomorrow. Call if you need to talk. Prayers for you all.

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  16. Charlee: “Aww, you were very sweet to that poor little squirrel, Xena.”
    Chaplin: “We’re sure Angel Lexi did find her and take her up to meet the Big Guy. I bet she also got a nice big acorn up there, too.”

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  17. Hari OM
    OMD, Xena, today you have me in tears – of happiness and remembrance and joy for Peanut! You pitched your post pawfeckly!!! Hugs and wags, YAM-aunty xxx (who is still down under and having trouble keeping up – but don’t worry, I’s reading!!!)

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  24. What a lovely tribute to Lexi and the little squirrel whom I’m sure crossed the bridge. I’m sure you’ll look at squirrels in a new way now Xena
    Granny T

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