You came into my life quite unexpectedly – without warning. All of a sudden I was there seeing you for the first time in the arms of the vet nurse. You looked scared and alone. In fact, you were. I took you home. You moaned and whaled and howled a few times and I wondered, what am I doing with this dog? It passed and your grew on me – you were my only constant for the short six years I had you. I gave you the best I could offer and you rewarded me with love and affection as best you could. When you left me, I knew it was time. Taja, I let you go in peace – I had to let you rest. I never mauled it over in my mind, I just knew that day in June that you were in pain and needed to rest. I did what I had to do, but I held you firmly all through it until I was told – “Okay, she’s gone.” It’s been five years and I still cry and sob. I miss you and will forever think of you, Taja. You came to me out of need to be taken and I was there to take you, love you and cherish you. I still do.
Love and snuggles,
| Taja |
| June 1997 |
| Judith Ann |