JP – My Best Doggie Friend!
While it has been close to a year now since you arrived at the Rainbow Bridge, the pain seems to never go away for me.
I know everyone thinks the same thing about their dog – that they are the smartest dog ever – but you and I know that you really were the smartest dog ever!
You were always there for me – greeted me every day at the door when I came home with your big smile – then you would have something funny to do each day to keep me entertained.
You were also a brave and strong pup. Even though you suffered that terrible spinal cord injury several years ago – you carried on – never gave up – and I never gave up on you. The vet thought maybe that was your time – but we asked God to give you one more chance at having quality of life – and he did that for us. You overcame so many obstacles, you always amazed me.
However, when you reached your 15th birthday, your aging began to be obvious – but I feel fortunate to have had you as long as I did – “they” didn’t think you would be here that long. You sure fooled them – didn’t you? But we both knew that fateful day when you looked in my eyes and told me, “Mom, I can’t do this anymore.” I knew it was time, and I would dare not let you suffer for one moment, so I had to make the hardest decision of my life.
So there by your side I stayed, along with Bryan and Sandy, to bid you that final farewell.
I must say, that first walk down the basement – to the place you spent so much time, and seeing your light turned off nearly broke my heart in two. It was then reality hit, and I knew you had really said your final goodnight, and my laundry days in the basement would be lonely without our fun times of playing with the ball, petting you, and you just gazing at me. I love you so very much!
Well, good buddy, I have not yet been able to get another pet, because I know that there is no other who could begin to fill your shoes, so I don’t want to expect more than is fair to another pet.
I send my love to you, precious puppy, and I expect you and the other critters we loved to be waiting for me at the Rainbow Bridge when my time arrives!