Author: Domonique

Dear Choeko, Our Beloved Dog
You, Mommy, and Daddy had a special bond.
You were a precious addition that God allowed into our life.
Our love for you is still alive.
You were our best friend.
You were always there….right beside us….even when you were sleeping
We knew you belonged in so many ways.
You didn’t like to be bothered when you were snoozing.
You loved to eat and you loved to drink.
You didn’t like being by yourself….a lot like your mom.
You had good looks….just like your daddy.
You were a friendly dog. You were teaching your mom how to be friendly.
You would wag your tail when people would pet you.
You wanted what we all wanted, that’s to be loved….and that you were.
Everybody thought you were more than adorable.
We think you liked the name we picked for you…..‘Choeko‘.

You were so special to us.
Our lives changed the day that you came in…

We fell in love with you at first sight.
We loved that little white hair under your mouth that some people thought were your teeth.
You were so beautiful and full of life.
You had a personality of gold.
We wish you could’ve been around for a little while longer.
Mommy and Daddy were planning to take you with them to Atlanta this year! That’s one of our most favorite places to go.
We were looking forward to introducing you to your family back in Shelby at Thanksgiving and Christmas time.
We were planning to have so much fun with you.

You would have many gifts under the Christmas tree.
We were looking forward to spoiling you.
We were looking forward to having your first birthday party next year!
Yes, we were planning to do that for you.
But on a very sad day…
June 16, 2011…we made one of the hardest decisions that we’ve ever had to make…
You became so sick…so fast…we couldn’t believe it.
Choeko, you couldn’t even believe it yourself.
We know this because you were so vibrant the days before.
You were a happy dog …the days before.
You wanted to be better for us, for you. I know you did.
You tried so hard to pull through…but it was your time.

We know you’re in doggy heaven now and the best thing about it all…
Even though it’s hard to accept…
Even though you didn’t make it to Atlanta,
And even though you didn’t get a chance to see the lights on the Christmas tree and open your gifts this year…
Even though you didn’t get a chance to attend your first birthday party…
God gave you a chance to be loved.

Love is the Greatest Gift of All.
Thank You for loving us Choeko.

We know you’re in doggy heaven thankful that you’re finally able to rest with no more depression, no more dehydration, no more diarrhea and no more sorrow.
May You Be At Peace….No More Parvo.
We love you Choeko…So Very Much.