You came to us on Christmas of 2006. You were such a shy little guy at first but warmed up to all of us very quickly. As a puppy you were so playful and mischievous. If I couldn’t see you I knew you were chewing or tearing up something. Just a typical little boy. Over the next two years, you stole our hearts in a way we could never image. You are apart of our family and we thank God that he allowed us to cherish you for the time you were here. You will never know what a difference your life has made in ours.
In October of 2008, you had 2 discs to go out in your back. We woke up on Saturday morning to find you dragging your legs behind you. I rushed you to the vet and you had to stay for the whole weekend. You were on lots of medication and rest over the next 2 months. You seem to be getting better; you could wag your tail and even stand up and take a few steps. I took you back the vet on December 17 to check the progress. She said that if you weren’t better by now – you will never be better. So I had to make the decision to let you go. This was the hardest decision I have ever had to make. I knew it wasn’t right to hang on to you because I had wanted to. You had suffered so much over the last 2 months. Not being able to walk, play or run – this was no life for you. I hope you forgive me one day. It was so hard to let you go. I know that you are up in heaven running, playing and carefree like you should be.
There isn’t a day that goes by that we don’t think about you. We miss seeing you at the window waiting until we come home in the evening. We miss the wonderful hugs and sloppy kisses you gave us each day. Dad misses you meeting him at the stairs each morning to say goodbye as he left for work. Caleb misses you playing in the backyard and being his shadow and best friend. He also misses the races that you had together – you always won. I miss you lying by my side each night to watch TV and always being by my side no matter where I went. Sissy misses having you for a playmate and sleeping buddy, you were her best friend. You we a blessing in our lives as I hope we were a blessing in ours. We love you and will never forget you …Spanky
Love,
| Spanky |
| 17, Dec 2008 |
| Deanna |