任何愛狗的人都知道狗狗不只是寵物而已。狗狗擔任了我們的朋友、關心我們的人、玩伴、與更多更多的角色。當你人生裡有的過他們的陪伴，他們就成了你生活不可缺少的另一半，也因此當失去狗狗時成為非常痛苦的過程。雖然說狗狗長活在我們的心中，不會真正的離去，但沒有這毛小孩在你身邊繞來繞去仍然令人很難忍受。
Anyone who has cared for a dog knows they are more that just a pet. Our dogs are friends, caretakers, playmates, and so much more. When you spend your life in the company of a dog, they become like your other half and losing them can be devastating. Although it is true that a dog never really dies and they live on forever in hearts, not having your four-legged sidekick by your side is tough.
攝影師Maria Sharp深客體驗到與狗狗說再見有多難，因為Maria面臨了與他最忠誠的毛小孩Chubby說再見的時刻。為了記錄與她最特別的毛小孩度過的時刻，她將過去與毛小孩的照片集結在一起。我們為Maria與他的毛小孩感到傷心。下面是Maria與Chubby的故事。
Photographer Maria Sharp, knows just how hard saying goodbye to a dog can be. Recently, Maria had to let go of her faithful companion, Chubby. To document the wonderful time she had spent with her special, furry best friend, Maria compiled all their best memories into a collection of photos. Our hearts go out to Maria for her loss. Here is the story of Chubby and Maria.
Chubby在Maria七歲時開始來到他的生活之中。
Maria was seven years old when Chubby came into her life.
在她看到狗狗之前，Maria就已經幫它取好名子叫Chubby了。每當Maria的媽媽有空的時候，她就帶者Maria到當地的動物之家尋找那隻適合做Chubby的狗狗。
Before she even laid eyes on Chubby, Maria had picked out her name. For months, whenever her mother had free time, the pair would set out looking for the perfect “Chubby” in local animal shelters.
當他們終於找到了Chubby，這隻狗狗馬上就成為家裡不可取代的成員之一。Maria寫到：Chubby 就是我這國的！
When they finally found the right Chubby, she immediately became an irreplaceable member of the family. Maria writes, “Chubby was my person.”
就像所有的毛小孩一樣，Chubby陪伴了Maria人生的許多重要時刻。Maria看著照片說：看它躺在我腳上的感覺很奇怪。我想我是它最好的好朋友。
Like any good best friend, Chubby was there for all the most important moments in Maria’s life. Maria explains, “it’s so weird she’s laying on my legs [in this picture]. I think I was more of her best friend than I realized.”
Chubby同時也很會親我，也很會在拍照時衝出來摻一腳。
Chubby also mastered the art of kamikaze kisses and photobombs.
Maria與Chubby一塊成長。
As Maria grew, so did Chubby.
Maria的媽媽寫到：我記得有次最好笑的事就是Maria把Chubby穿上我的內衣，帶它走在街上。真是難以置信的好笑。
Maria’s mother writes, “My funniest moment of Chubby and Maria was when Maria decided to dress Chubby in my intimate apparel and walk her down the street. I couldn’t believe it.”
“當我沒有人陪伴的時候，我就跟Chubby待在一起。我跟他一起自拍，在那根本還沒有自拍的年代。你無法想像我拍了多少張。
“When I didn’t have anyone to hang out with I hung out with Chubby and I took selfies that weren’t called selfies yet. You have no idea how many I had to weed through…”
Chubby也的確越長越胖嘟嘟，就跟他的名字一樣。
It seems that Chubby grew into her name quite well.
Chubby也陪伴了Maria去上大學的日子。我們確信Chubby總會提醒Maria要做重要的事情，例如：睡午覺。
Chubby was there when Maria left her college. We’re sure she reminded Maria to remember the important things, like napping.
每次Maria回家，Chubby總是準備好要跟主人把前陣子少親到的都親回來。
When Maria came home, Chubby was always there ready to catch up on missed kisses.
每個有幸認識Chubby的人，都會被他好動影響，也會馬上愛上它開朗的個性。
Everyone who had the pleasure of meeting Chubby marveled at her loving disposition and bright personality.
然而，就像所有的狗狗一樣，Chubby漸漸變老了。它的健康狀況變差了，眼睛也瞎了。
But, like all dogs, Chubby started to get old. Her health started to decline and she began losing her sight.
當它被診斷出得了狗狗的阿茲海默症，Maria漸漸了解到他害怕的日子終究會來。
When she was diagnosed with the dog version of Alzheimer’s, Maria started to realize that the day she always dreaded was near.
Maria下定決心要讓Chubby最後的日子更充實，也著手了這系列照片來紀念他最好的朋友。
Maria was determined to make the most of Chubby’s final days and took this portrait session to remember her best friend.
說再見雖然很難，Chubby的所有回憶都在Maria和其他認識它的人的心中。毛小孩安息吧。謝謝你在世時給我的愛。
Although saying goodbye is hard, Chubby’s memory will not be soon forgotten by Maria or any of the people who knew her. Rest in peace sweet pup. Thank you for all the love you gave while you were alive.
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