My Beloved Friend

My Beloved Friend

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At eight weeks of age

more than just a ball of fluff

our bond was instant

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I fell in love with

sparkeling brown puppy eyes

and a sweet smile

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Wet from a flea dip

I opened my heart to him

and adopted him

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My beloved friend

saw me through good times and bad

Sensitive like me

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Silly, playful, fun

teasing his feline brother

bonding within days

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Protective, loyal

spirited, smart, handsome, kind

a family member

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Great with the children

being patient while little

hands tugged on his tail

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Somehow he just knew

the little ones were learning

not to pull on him

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It happened one day

The day I was long dreading

Time to let him go

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I called my sister

She confirmed that it was time

Time to say Good-Bye

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I cried my eyes out

We took pictures with the kids

then went to the vet

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They called out his name

I had Liz tell him Good-bye

turning for the door

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I began to cry

He had been in pain all night

soon to be pain free

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Petting and kissing

I placed him on the table

Sadness filled the room

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I think that he knew

He passed hearing my voice

looking at my face

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I told him to go

join OJ, Trudy, Slider

Penny and Rascal

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The wound is still fresh

My heart is still aching for

My Beloved Friend

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In Memory of Scooter

June 1994 ~ November 2005

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The best pet I've ever had.