Callie, you were the very best of dogs. From the moment we met you in a stranger’s kitchen in Springfield, and we sat on the floor as your owner said “she’s afraid of all men,” and you immediately climbed into Jon’s lap, we knew we all belonged together. For almost sixteen years you took your self-appointed job of puppy tender very seriously.
Thank you for all the kisses, all the wearing of hats while the kids took pictures, all the dog laughs, and all the LOVE. I have never met another dog as in love with life as you. Even as arthritis settled into your bad hips, as your kidneys struggled with the arthritis meds, as the heart issues diagnosed six years worsened, you still loved life.
Or maybe you just loved us that much. We certainly loved you. When we gathered around you today and told you that we would be okay, that you didn’t have to hold on for us, that we were so grateful for everything you had given us, none of us really wanted to let you go.
Callie Dog, there was a rainbow as you were making your final trip today, and a heron by the side of the road. We will miss you tonight and tomorrow, and for what feels like forever right now.
Thank you. We love you, now and always.
October 4, 2016 at 4:22 am
I’m so sorry. Saying goodbye to them is one of the hardest things in life.
October 4, 2016 at 9:19 am
Thank you. It is very hard, even when it is so clearly the right thing to do.
October 4, 2016 at 7:01 pm
Love and hugs.
October 4, 2016 at 8:27 pm
🙁 Bon Voyage, Callie Dog.
December 9, 2016 at 6:21 pm
I just came upon this for the first time. It is a beautiful tribute. They take part of us with them when they go, for sure.