I was a dispatcher at a Sheriff’s Department and I left the office to go see the dogs that were caged on the animal control officer’s truck. It was a very cold, slightly snowy day and I saw you huddled there in the cage and I knew I wanted to give you a warm, happy home so I took you home that very day. You were just a handful,
a little golden bundle of puppy.
We had you for l5 1/2 years and there were good times and bad ones. You didn’t get the care and love that I later felt you deserved. You were so sweet and lovable, but I was raising two small children and you were put too much on the sidelines.
I should have given you so much more in the way of affection and attention, and I am so sorry,
dear little Missy. I remember the cold days you slept outside under the house.I was so tired from caring for the house and children that it seemed I didn’t have much time for you. But you loved me so much and your eyes seemed to shine as you looked up at me. Oh, Missy, I’m so sorry. You were a dear, faithful little dog and I wish I could go back in time and start over in taking care of you. I would certainly have done things differently and been more loving towards you.
And that horrid, tragic day you died. I will forever feel sorrow and regret in the way you lost your life. I had dropped my son off at a football game and left you out in the front yard, and as
I returned and swerved into the driveway you
ran in front of the car, my front tire running over you. You were dying as you lie there and Ill never forget your screams of pain. I managed to get you to a vet’s office. You were in shock and dying, and there was no option but to put you sleep. I was in agony for so long and my heart still aches.
And I did love you, little Missy, even though I failed to show you how much, and I ask you to forgive me.I know I’ll see you at Rainbow Bridge someday and I’ll hold you so close and I’ll make up for the times when I should have loved you more, but didn’t.
You were my little gal and I’ll always love and remember you.
I did love you
| theresa johanning |