A FUN DAY IN THE POOL WITH ANGELA & RHIANNA!

I'M NOT A DUNCE!
JADE 2 YEARS

ME & JADE

If A Pet Could Say Farewell:
I will always remember and treasure the day you chose me to be yours.
I was one of the many pets you came to see and I hoped I was making a good
impression. I was so elated when you selected me to share your home and
heart. I knew from that very moment on, I was so lucky to be owned by you.

While I was growing every day, maturing little by little- you fed me...you
watered me...you trained me. I loved it when you shared your precious time
playing with me. I eagerly anticipated each morning when I licked your face.
It was my desire to awaken you before that dreadful alarm clock would rudely
rouse you from sleep.
I felt it was my duty because I was so lucky to be
owned by you.

I made my share of mistakes. There were times I erred on your carpet.
There were moments when the "animal beast" buried deep in me somehow encouraged a
little destruction of the furniture.
I'm sorry. You scolded me. You understood and forgave me.
Could you see the devotion to our home? I was so
lucky to be owned by you.

I wondered why you took me on those visits to see the veterinarian.
I never fully understood those examinations, vaccinations, blood tests done to check
for heartworms or fecal tests that always seemed to be necessary.

You knew what was best for me and I learned to trust your judgment.
I couldn't remember much about what occurred during my neutering surgical visit
but somehow I came to realize you left me there because you respected me and
wanted to ease the animal kingdom's vast overpopulation problem.
I was so lucky to be owned by you.

The days you called holidays were always such fun.
Presents for everyone in our family- even me!
How did you ever guess those toys and treats were just what I wanted?
After the visitors left our home, could you feel my love as I sat by your side?
I was so lucky to be owned by you.

These days, I haven't felt as well as I used to in my prior days.
My bones are quite stiff and sore. The pills you gave me helped for awhile
but my time here with you is drawing to an end.
It's extremely hard to walk and I long for my rest.

As we ride to the vet hospital, one final time, I see your tears and oh,
how deeply I feel your love.
It was such a wonderful life here with you.
Remember me and know that when you pass your love onto another pet,
you honor my memory. I want you to be as happy as you have made me.

I am sending you a final message as I look up at you with my big brown eyes
and lick your hand for the last time.
Thank you for everything. I love you.
I was so lucky to be owned by you.

Author unknown

If It Should Be -

If it should be that 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.
You will be sad, I understand.
Don't let your grief then stay your hand.
For this day, more than all the rest,
your love and friendship stand the test.
We've had so many happy years,
what is to come will hold no tears.
You'll not want me to suffer so,
when the time comes - please let me go.
I know in time, you, too, will see
it is a kindness you do for me.
Although my tale at last has waived,
from pain and suffering I have been saved.
Do not grieve that it should be you
who decides this thing you do.
We've been so close, we two, these years
don't let your heart hold any tears.
Of your life, I was a big part
so remember me with love in your heart.
To another time and another place,
we'll surely again come, face to face.

Author unknown

.....In Loving Memory of Jazz. November 11th, 2004

For Those Facing Euthanasia.
A Wonderful Book I Recommend Is:
Jasper's Day by Majorie Parker

I Also Love the Book: Marley & Me by John Grogan