There is no way to say good bye, as I kissed you on the nose and let my tears fall upon your fur. There is just no way to say I am sorry. It's the fifieteen years of wonderful friendship I want to remember not the last fifeteen minutes that we spent together.

Please forgive me for what I felt was right,
but I never wanted you to live an undignified life.

Ah, but we did have fun didn't we? Travelling all over the country, experiencing so many places that were new to both of us. We met so many people that are still in our lives now. And , oh how they love you, ask and about you to this day.\

Cooter, there is no way to say good bye,
that doesn't bring a tear to my eye.

There is just no way to say I love you now, without the words echoing in the emptiness of these rooms.
You filled up so much of my life and my heart that it feels so empty inside without you
You are so much braver than I am. I saw how much passion for life you had and hard you fought to stay with me, so we could be together, always.
Where your spirit always said "yes I can", it ways your body that finally said "I can't, but I'll try".
Oh how brave you are.Oh, how I wish you couuld spare some for me.
There is no way to say dood bye, Cooter, so I won't.
When you are settled in your new place, I want you to come and visit me.Come lay next to me on the bed, or wake me up with your cold nose and those bright early morning eyes.Let me hear the thud of your tail against the couch or the little whimpers you let out while you were dreaming.
There will always be room for you in my heart.
I remember when we first met. You were just ten weeks old and you stole my heart. Could either of us expected such a wonderful journey or such a beautiful frienship that would last this long?
Please come and visit anytime.