Sande was an adorable Cairn Terrier. Sande was a gift from my father, who was dying of cancer to my oldest (and at that time, only son). My son picked out her name before he even saw her, and to my amazement, her name really fit her. She was a sandy colored pup with dark ears and
a salt and pepper tail.
My son and Sande grew up together. She was a devoted friend and fierce protector. She hated the gardener and the pizza guy – but loved us. She brought us so many years of joy and laughter. See was also beautiful and always turned heads when
we would take her for her walks.
Sande got her hair trimmed on Saturday, July 19, 2003 – and since she was now wearing her new summer hairdo, I took a snapshot of the most beloved dog in the world.
On Sunday, July 20, 2003, Sande took ill. We do not know what happened. We rushed her to the emergency pet clinic and they tried their best, but Sande passed away on Monday morning – July 21, 2003. Sande was almost 14 years old.
Sande- we loved you so very much. Our lives will not be the same without you. I long to hear the jiggle of your tags and click of your nails as you walked around the house. I will remember you all the days of my life, and always call you friend.
I pray that dogs do go to heaven, and
that you are now in the arms of your Creator.
Love,
| Sande |
| Shelley and Andrew |