28/04/2026
The biggest scare any parent can have.
Samosa decided to jump into the Grand Union Canal after a duck.
The water was dark and murky. I could not see her. I ran, dropped to my knees and put both arms straight in until I found her collar and pulled her out.
Four hours later., my hands are still shaking and my heart is still racing.
I did not think at the time. There was no thinking. There was just find her.
I think she scared herself too because she was practically dragging me home afterwards. No argument from me.
First order of business was a bath for Samosa, dry her off, then shower for me.
I wanted to scold her but she would not understand. So I just held her instead.
If it had come to it I would have jumped in after her. No question. Not even a moment of hesitation.
That is what love does.
She is fine. She is dry. She is currently acting like absolutely nothing happened.
She is a dog. Obviously.
But I have never been so terrified in my life.
Hug your furry ones today. You never know. 💛
Bhupi
