Baloo was much more than a dog; he was part of my life and my family. He was a Chow Chow mixed with Sato, a combination that gave him a very unique personality. He had a strong, territorial character and was a bit distrustful at first, but he also had a noble heart that he only showed to those who earned his trust. He wasn’t the type of dog to give affection easily, but once he accepted you, you became part of his pack.
Since he was a puppy, he had a habit that he never lost: every time I came home, he would run toward me and jump on me. It was his way of saying, “You’re here, I missed you.” That ritual continued for years, no matter the day or the mood. It was his special greeting—his way of showing love and loyalty.
Baloo had a deep gaze, one that made you feel he understood more than words could express. His presence filled the house, and his absence left a silence that’s hard to describe. Yet beyond the sadness, I feel grateful for all the moments we shared together.
Originals photos taken with my Huawei P30 smartphone.
Baloo fue mucho más que un perro; fue parte de mi vida y de mi familia. Era un chow chow cruzado con sato, una mezcla que le daba un carácter muy especial. Tenía una personalidad fuerte, territorial y algo desconfiada al principio, pero también un corazón noble que solo mostraba a quienes lograban ganarse su confianza. No era un perro de cariños fáciles, pero cuando te aceptaba, lo hacía de verdad. Te convertías en parte de su manada.
Desde pequeño tuvo una costumbre que nunca perdió: cada vez que llegaba a casa, corría hacia mí y me saltaba encima. Era su forma de decir “ya estás aquí, te extrañé”. Ese ritual se repitió durante años, sin importar el día o el estado de ánimo. Era su saludo, su muestra de amor y lealtad.
Baloo tenía una mirada profunda, de esas que parecen entender más de lo que uno dice. Su presencia llenaba la casa, y su ausencia dejó un silencio difícil de explicar. Pero más allá de la tristeza, me queda la gratitud por haber compartido con él tantos momentos.
Fotos originales tomada con mi smartphone Huawei P30.