Back in October, two years ago, our beloved Lupo met an untimely end after a fatal encounter with a porcupine who had entered our garden. Lupo being Lupo, he confronted the intruder.
Lupo’s internal organs were punctured by the porcupine’s spines. There was nothing that could be done to save him.
Diana, Anyi, Angelica and I sat in silence outside on the porch after Diana and I returned from the vet without Lupo. A shocked sense of disbelief over our unexpected loss.
We all loved Lupo. He was part of the family, part of me. I loved being with him. Walking with him in Highgate Wood, Kenwood, on the beach – there was nothing more pleasurable. Over the years we built such a strong bond between us. His look spoke a thousand words. He was elegant, beautiful, fast, agile, full of energy and affection.
Arrived in a box in a carpark. Learnt to catch a frisbee in Highgate Wood. He never wanted to return home at the end of a trip to Highgate wood – he sensed when it was time to leave the park and would keep his distance. It became a regular part of taking Lupo to Highgate Wood.
Lupo will live long in our hearts.
Unico ♥️
Rob Le Quesne 