My Favorite Flower, Tulip

by Fernando
(Huntsville, AL)

It's been a little over 3 months and I miss you so much. Today, I was walking by the wooded area where we found you. You were only a puppy but in bad shape. We looked for anyone who could have been your owner but no one claimed you.

In the end you claimed me. You came into my heart and will never leave it.

You passed away suddenly when you were just over 3 years old. I didn't see it coming. I took you in to the emergency clinic and they told me you had a very large mass in your bladder and in your liver.

There wasn't anything I could do to save you. I held your paw and told you it was going to be okay even though I knew it really wasn't. I saw you take your last breath and my heart just broke.

You were my dog who sat on my lap every day. You woke me up in the morning to eat and you followed me everywhere. You were my shadow, and now there is an emptiness.

I wanted to tell you I'm sorry I couldn't do more to save you. You will always be my sweet girl, and my lap will always be your place. I'll never forget you and the love you gave to me.

I miss you so much but I know I'll be with you again some day. I can't wait to hold you again. I love you Boboos girl.