It was Sunday the 4th July 1999, I withdrew some money from the bank and made my way to where you lived with your breeder and family at Lewis Ponds. I wasn’t really sure if I was going to buy a new pup or not, but nonetheless I had the money with me in case.
After knocking on the front door of your breeder’s house – he lead me to your run. As I approached it I saw you bounding around behind the fence with your brother or sister (I cant remember which). I instantly fell in love with your adorable little face – brown patches over your ear and face. You were so small and cute and so full of energy. I played with you and your sibling for a short time but it didn’t take long at all to decide that you were coming home with me.
I was drawn to you as you were to me. You were so excited to have me play with you. I knew as soon as I met you that it was meant to be. I was meant to be your mum and have each other as companions for the duration of your life. I’m so glad it was me that was able to give you the best life ever.
Before leaving with you in my arms I got to see your Dad and Mum. I remember you looked exactly like your Dad. He was a handsome man just like you.
So off we went in the car to start our life together. Your breeder told me that you might get a little sick on your first car ride but after that, going in the car will be a passion of yours. He was so right.
For the next 10 years you were my best friend – I taught you so many tricks. You were so smart it didn’t take a lot of time for you to learn anything new. Besides all the tricks, you knew what I was talking about and I knew you inside out as well. You were like a person trapped
in a dog’s body I’m sure of it.
You were a stubborn little man, often doing things in your own time, but this trait was cute. It showed you had a real personality. The trust you had in me and the rest of your family that loved you was admirable. It was clear that you knew you were loved and people that loved you would never do anything to hurt you or let anyone hurt you.
Everyone that met you fell in love with you. It was also obvious to everyone how much I loved you and how much you meant to me. You went everywhere possible with me. I loved having you with me wherever
I could possibly take you.
It was always in the back of my mind that one day I would lose you but I always hoped that you would grow old with me and that I could look after you in your older years. This was not meant to be and you were suddenly taken from everyone that loved you at only 10 years old, including your loving wife ‘Jessie’. She looked up to you, she loved you and you taught her everything she knows.
She is lost without you.
The pain of missing you is so intense and I don’t feel as if I will ever get over losing my little man. All your family misses you dearly including ‘Jessie girl’. There is not a day that goes by that we don’t miss you or think about you. I cry for you everyday. To not be able to touch your soft fur, see you, look after you and enjoy you anymore has broken my heart. I don’t think I will ever get over not having you by my side.
I love you and miss you my boy
more than words can describe.
We all love and miss you.
| Chad |
| 3, Sep 2009 |
| Kylie |