My beloved Zoey!
Oh, how I miss you. We had almost twelve wonderful years together and I can’t even begin to imagine a life without you. I always called you my “little man” and you always gave me that special kiss when you heard the name. Your love and devotion got me through some really tough times over the years. No matter how bad things got, I knew you would be there to comfort me because somehow you always knew when I needed some special attention.
I knew you couldn’t live forever, but my mind wouldn’t allow me to consider the fact that I would lose you someday. You were always so healthy and very agile for a twelve year old dog. You became ill without warning, just overnight, and I was completely unprepared for what was about to come.
When I rushed you to the vet and was told there was nothing that could be done to save you, my whole world crumbled. I brought you back home to spend a few more cherished days with you but I could tell you were in pain and got to the point of being almost completely immobile. I couldn’t bear to see you this way, but the thought of ending you life was something I thought I just didn’t have the strength to do. I finally realized to keep you here was selfish and wrong on my behalf and the most loving thing I could do for you was to end your pain.
Having you put to sleep was the most difficult thing I have ever had to do. No parent could have loved a child more than I loved you. After your little body was wrapped in your favorite quilt, I brought you home and dug your grave in the garden behind our home. You always loved to play there and it comforted me to place you there.
My heart is broken and I know it will never mend. A huge part of me died with you, but you will always live in my heart and memory. I’ll never forget you “little man” and I look forward to the day when we are reunited.
My love always,
| Zoey |
| 18, Aug 2004 |
| Jim Cline |