5 years just isn’t long enough, is it? Neither is 15 for that matter. I don’t understand why pets were given such a short time to bless our lives. Everything happens for a reason, but accepting that you are gone is not something I can do right now. Why you? You were the sweetest, loudest, incessant barker, silly goofball with a few screws loose that there ever was.
I cannot thank Allison and Ryan enough for giving us the opportunity to welcome you into our life. I only wish it was sooner. That definitely happened for a reason, and THAT I can wrap my head around. You used to annoy me to no end. Following me constantly around the house to the point where I would trip over your paws constantly. You would incessantly bark whenever you were happy or excited or if you thought someone was hurting us or we were hurting each other. It was so obnoxious and so annoying. And now, I miss it. David made a good point yesterday. You followed me everywhere because you loved me. You barked because you wanted to make sure we were always okay. You used to chase your tail. Repeatedly. You never figured out that, it was indeed attached. You were a goofball and not the brightest bulb in the box, but you were ours. You accompanied us through a move into our first home, through our first flood in our first home (and didn’t even complain about laying on concrete), through my first pregnancy (even if I was angry with you sometimes) and our first baby (I know she was a little overwhelming). You put up with so much crap from her, it was ridiculous. And you still showed her affection. She started to really like you towards the end and I only wish you were still here to form a bond with her. I’m afraid she will never know you, but don’t worry, we will make sure she understands just how perfect you were for us. We can’t wait til the day we get to see you again. Taz is lost without you, we can tell. Your partner in crime has no more crimes to commit. What I would give for one more paw handshake. We love you. Rest easy and free until we meet again.
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