Dolly, you are so loved and so missed. We haven't stopped crying since you left us, but we know you are no longer in pain and you are running free and playing with other puppies. You will forever be in our hearts, and please come visit us a lot! Our love for you couldn't be stronger. Thank you for 16 years of love, laughter, joy, kisses, hugs and just being you. You were such a good girl, boo-boo. Run free now.

8/21/23: It's been one week since you entered the Rainbow Bridge and it's been the worst pain for us here. We still cry and can't even go into certain parts of the house because it's just so hard not seeing you running around. Your little beds are right where they were when you were here. I know you're pain-free and happy where you are but we're empty here. Thank you for all the signs you've been giving us--please keep sending more. We miss you so much, sweetie. Love you to pieces.

8/29/23: We're picking up your ashes today. I don't think I'm strong enough to do this, but we want to bring you home. We're going to take you on your favorite trail for a walk one last time. I have so much regret not taking you there on your last day. I'm sorry, Dolly. This day is going to be so hard and painful; please send your kisses to us today. You left such a hole in our hearts and our lives. I'd give anything to hold you again. Love you, sweetie.

9/14/23: Dolly, I felt you running over to me when I opened the cupboard today, where your treats were. I can picture you standing there so excited for some treats. I can picture you everywhere. Clumps of your fur are showing up all over the house and I know that's you still here with us. Whenever I come home, I sometimes forget you're not here and I look up at the door thinking you'll be there waiting for us. Then it hurts all over again because I remember you're not going to be there anymore. I just want to hug you and cuddle with you once more. There's a part of me that tells myself you're just at the doggy day spa and you'll be home soon. It's so hard without you, sweet girl. It's perfect weather today; you would have loved it. I would have taken you on your favorite trail for a walk. You are so loved and so missed.

1/9/24: Dolly, Christmas wasn't the same without you. It felt so empty. I felt bad for celebrating because you weren't there. I know you have been visiting us because you have been leaving little signs and reminders all over the house. I still keep thinking about our last day together. I prayed for a miracle to save you, but I know it was your time to go. I still think you're going to walk around the corner any minute. You left such an empty hole in our hearts--I hope you knew how loved you were and always will be.

1/21/24: Today is your birthday. Remember last year when I baked you a puppy birthday cake? You were so excited and couldn't believe it! I hope you know how special you are. Today we had cupcakes to celebrate you. I wish I could have given you one. I hope you're celebrating up there with all of the other pets and you're having so much fun. Love and miss you so much, boo boo.