Every so often something happens which completely overshadows everything else. Yesterday I received news that my mother, Anka vom Bogenthal had died at the age of 12\u00bd . I am so grateful that I had chance to see her again last summer. People often doubt that dogs have good memories, but we do. I hadn\u2019t seen Mum for over 4 years but you never forget your mum and when she had to go I cried. I don\u2019t mind admitting crying. I may be a big strong male, but I have the same feelings underneath and in reality I am quite a sensitive chap. I thought today I would bring you one or two photos in memory of my Mum, the best Mum a dog could have. I\u2019ll always think of you and<\/p>\n\n\n
![\"Mum](\"http:\/\/alfiedog.me.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/Anka-and-Elio.jpg\")
<\/a>remember what a good mum you were to our litter of puppies and to all the other puppies you had. I hope you are now enjoying playing in the endless pastures on the other side of the rainbow bridge and maybe you\u2019ve managed to find Dad again, although I\u2019m not really sure how all that works. My love to all my human family in Belgium too. We\u2019re all thinking about you.<\/p>\n\n\n