Let me first say that this may not be interesting to most, but it is my thoughts of my lost companion. Katy was an Australian Shepard that I got almost 14 years ago. For only being 18 now, that is a large part of my life. More than anything else I can remember the day that I went to get her. My father told me that he had an appointment at a customer's house and wanted me to go with him. Although I steadily refused to do so, he eventually got me into the car and we went on our way. When we reached "the customer's" house he led me to the barn. When the door was opened I was greeted my a litter of beautiful puppies. I picked the little white furball that was running back and forth along the cement floor. That little pup turrned into my best friend. Over the years things in life changed. I grew up, moved, met new people, but the entire time Katy was by my side. She looked out for me when I was sad. She protected me when I was scared. She made me laugh when I didn't think that I could. Katy knew me better than anyone else, and she was, and will always be, my one true friend. I realized that everything leaves this place eventually and it is up to us to make the best of it. I can say that I did. Katy and I had good times and I will miss her so much. She taught me a lot about myself, and she taught me things that I did not know an animal could convey. She was strong until yesterday when she had to be put to sleep. She still showed her happiness even though she was in pain. I truly believe that it was a show to try and tell me that everything was going to be okay, and I know that it hurt her to do so. I know now to always show my good side to people. Even when I am not in my best form, act like I am to keep my friends happy. That is what she did for me and I will forever love her for it. Katy, we had good memories babe. You shall never be forgotten and I know that when I reach Rainbow Bridge you will once again leap into my arms. These tears that I shed are in happiness because I know that someday you and I will be back together. The way that it should be.