by Karen McGrath
My Pooh Bear!!! What can I say here. You started life at a disadvantage, being the runt of a litter. But one look at you sitting back on your haunches and howling and I knew you were meant for me. We shared 12 awesome years together that I will cherish for a lifetime! Everytime the wind blows or and airplane goes by, I will be listening for your bark. When we eat dinner I will be listening for you to come walking down the hall and push your nose through the gate and huff. At night, I will not be able to sleep knowing that you are not there trying to guilt me into letting you up on the bed. I can't believe that I had to put down my best friend. You and I shared everything together. And while I know that there are still others at home, you will always be my baby. You were the first Sheltie I "owned" and you will always have a HUGE place in my heart. You were the daughter I have never had. I know that there are times that things could have been different and I want you to know that I felt horrible when you could no longer go for walks with us. I know that you loved to go out in the field and explore. You didn't do that too much in the last few years. And you would have definately needed a coat this winter as you have no fur.
I miss you so much Pooh!!!! Please don't be upset with me for doing this. It was a choice that I had to make. And just like Crystal - it was the hardest choice I have ever had to make!! I would have loved to have you for just one more night so you could sleep on my bed. But I could have never gotten through the next day knowing what I had to do when I got home from work. Look for Crystal up there and let her know that we love and miss her! Behave and don't worry Pooh, I will never forget you!! Keep a spot for me!!
Love you with all my heart,
Karen