If it should be I grow frail and weak
and pain should wake me from my sleep,
then you must do what must be done
for this last battle can't be won.
We both know my life is done.

I know in time you too will see
it is a kindness you do to me.
Although my tail its last has waved
from pain and suffering I've been saved.
I’m in heaven now playing puppy games!

You will be sad, I understand
don’t let your grief then stay your hand
for this day more than all the rest,
Our love and friendship will stand the test.

Do not grieve that it should be you
who has to decide this thing to do.
We've been so close these many weeks
don’t let your heart hold any tears or sorrow or grief.

We've had so many happy times
what is to come will hold no fears.
You'll not want me to suffer, so
when the time comes, please let me go, Mommy Dear.

We are born to live and thus to die,
Each life is a different size.
When you look at the stars up in the sky
I am there right by your side.Tail wagging saying, “Hi!”

We loved, we played, we had such fun
Let these be the things you focus on.
I’ll fly free as a bird, no pain to hold
You loved me enough to let me go!

Our love stood the test and we both won!
The pain I suffered is now done.

IN LOVING MEMORY OF MIA HANSON BORN MAY 4, 2005, PUT TO REST JULY 18, 2005
Thank you to Dr. Michelle Taylor of the Springer Animal Hospital who cared for Mia with such tender care.