Sally

It hit me today how much I've been missing you lately. I miss you so much today it's all I can do not to cry every time I think about you. You were the sweetest little best friend anyone could ask for. You always knew the right things to do to comfort me or make me laugh. You were the perfect cuddler, and anytime I was sad you just stood or laid right by my side until you felt like I was all right. You were the weirdest dog I think anyone has ever met, but weird in a good way - full of love, quirky personality, and endless laughs. You were my baby, and nothing can ever replace you. I don't think I've loved anything in this world as much as I love you. I wish we didn't have to let you go, but looking back on your condition I know that we did the right thing, no matter how hard it was and still is. I miss you every day - even the little things like picking up your poo, giving you baths, taking you to get your nails trimmed, car rides.... all of it. Thank you for what you contributed to my life, Sally. <3

I miss waking up to this.

I miss that silly hockey hoodie I bought for you on a whim. You'd get mad at me every time I took it off you to wash it and give you a bath. I also miss the funny looks I'd catch when I took pictures of you. You look like you're pouting in this one.

I miss bathing you. You were so especially tiny and cute when you were wet.

This is my first ever memory of our new house. As soon as we'd moved everything into the house and brought you over, you ran around sniffing everything for a minute, then you found the first patch of sun you could and plopped down and took a nap.

"Mom, I hate you."

Seeing you smile in your sleep melts my heart.

I love you.