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Memories of Cleo

Cleo and his brother Clyde came to me almost 16 years ago. I thought Cleo was a boy's name, but everyone thought he was a girl..ha! But he was such a good boy...I lost his brother Clyde in 2005. Six years ago Cleo met Billy, who became my husband. Cleo and Billy formed an extra special friendship and bond. Billy and Cleo, always together...watching TV, Cleo getting rubbed or treats...Billy loved Cleo like no other, and vice versa. Even though he started as "my" baby, he became our baby... Two weeks ago Cleo was diagnosed with cancer. He held on like a champ until it was clear that he wanted to go. We loved him so much; he was such a special friend. He loved to "hot foot" down to the hall to pick out his food for the night. He would come in early in the morning and "bark" for his food. He sounded like a dog! He was so funny. And he loved his treats! You could not say the word without having to give him some. Every night, his "daddy" would get him into position so he could have his belly rubbed, which was his favorite thing. Every morning I would put his blue blanket on the bed so he could cuddle on it. Some days I would get home from work and he'd be there, waiting... He had so many that loved him; we were all with him when he said goodbye. Cleo, you will always be in our hearts. 8/2/11: I miss you Cleo, my friend...I can't believe you're not here although I know you're free of pain..thank you for almost 16 years of love and friendship. I love you. I think of all of my nicknames for you: My Flopsy, Hogzilla, Cita, Zilla Monster, Big Panther...there are probably many more! Mama, Daddy, and Beauty miss you SO much. I will see you again someday...wait for me, my handsome man. We never do say goodbye. We say I will see you again, my beloved angel. Wait patiently for me for I have many things to do in memory of you. I need to tell others how dear you were and how much love you gave. I need to say how blessed I have been, you never really left,your love lives within... I need to speak for the many furbabies who need a voice, who never had the home and love you did. I need to speak of how you stole my heart... I need to tell others what unconditional love truly is and pray they too will find a special angel like you. Wait for me, my angel. I have many things to do, So many things to do, in memory of you. 8/4/11: Cleo, my friend...I think I'm still finding it hard to believe you're gone. For almost 16 years you were such a big part of my life...we went through everything together...you always stuck by me, more than most people...you were a better friend than I've ever known and I feel an emptiness without you. Beauty misses you so much, she looks for you in the morning and realizes you're not there and is so sad. You're the only friend she's ever had. I can't stop watching for you when I get home from work; I try not to call your name when I get up...sleeping with your blue blanket and it's so warm I think it's you sometimes, the way you used to flop on my legs and wake me up hot with your big self! I know you're free and playing with Clyde, Boo Boo, Cookie, Butchie, Lola, Whisper, Misty, and Patches and all the others there with you...but down here, we miss you SO much. I'm just grateful that I you were in my life. I love you, always... 1/1/12: I miss you Cleo. I'm sorry I haven't visited; it's been too hard. I think about you every day. This was my first Christmas and New Year's Eve without you; it was not the same. I don't know if I've cried that hard in a while. I MISS YOU. Billy and Beauty miss you and even though I know you're in a better place, and free from your pain, there's still such a hole in my life without you. The movie Jaws is on, and I remember how you'd circle the bed and all I'd see is your tail, and I'd call you Jaws...oh Cleo, I love you, I miss you...you're always in my heart. Love always, Mama Please also visit Clyde.

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