by stephanie
macgregor, my little scotty, was my precious one. my grandparents had gotten him when he was about 2 years old from a family that was abusive to him. he was so mean to everyone because he did not trust anyone because of his family before us. it took maccy awhile for him to trust us. he finally then become so sweet that everyone loved him. when he was about 9 years old my grandparents had passed away and we took him. i lived across the street from my grandparents so i was with maccy almost everyday. i then became his "mom". my mom and dad both took care of him as well but i was his special one whom he slept with, snuggled with, and followed. i then went away to college and that was the hardest thing being away from him. he was always so excited to see me when i came home. and when i was i never left him as he never left me. he then became sick, but the vet said he'll be okay for awhile but we will have to think of what to do in the near future. it was easter and i was coming home for my break. earlier that week "sadie" was sick and didn't move at all, but as soon as i came home he was jumping around, running, and throwing his toys in the air. it was like he was a puppy again! i was so thrilled..although saturday nite (the nite before easter) he was throwing up and was just not getting better. he didn't sleep at all that nite and neither did i. i stayed by him all nite long. my mom called the vet on easter morning and he said to bring my little one in. when we got there .. the vet said "it's time" i never thought that day would come .. my baby boy whom i become so close with was going to be put to sleep right before my very own eyes. my little brother and my mom went to the car while my dad and i stayed behind with him. he was struggling to stay away from the sedative. all i remember is him looking at me with this look on his face ill never forget. i know it was the best thing for him though because he would have no more pain. i had tears rolling down my face as he knew something was wrong. i held on tight to him while he went away to a safe place, a place where he can run again and play again and be with my grandparents. i miss him so much. i think of him almost every day still .. it has been over a year now. ill always remember the times we spent together. i know he'll be waiting for me right at the gate when it's my time to go.... i love you sadie micheal! you are always in my heart!
* he is your friend, your partner, your dog. you are his life, his love, his leader. he will be yours, faithful and true, to the last beat of his heart. you owe it to him to be worthy of such devotion. *