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
and everyone in our family- even me!
How did you ever guess those toys
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 lick your hand for the last
time.
Thank you for everything.
I love you.
I was so lucky to be
owned by you.
Remembering.....
