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I can't believe you are gone, Juno. Your drastic weight loss and onset of diabetes was too much for your strong body to handle. I am devastated and the grief will take a long time to subside. I still expect to see you sitting on the bed looking back at me, ready to move on to your next adventure. You always did things your way and we were good with that. When we went on walks you were so excited and friendly to those you would meet. You jumped up, put your paws on the person's shoulders and gave them kisses. Most people were as happy to meet you like that as you were to meet them. When we first brought you home we were told you had a mean side and that's why you were given to a dog rescue. You did have your rules and made them clear to all...if you have it, it's yours and don't try to take it from you. You were ready to grab anything paper or cardboard and own it until you were done with it. There was no debate about that. You had some hurdles to get over during your life with us. You had a tumor removed a few years ago and came through with flying colors. The toughest thing, until now, was the rattlesnake bite you got about 5 years ago. We were so worried that you wouldn't make it but you came through it like the champ you are. When it came to feeding time you always got so excited like a puppy. You were always ready for your walks and were great on your leash. At the dog park you pretty much stayed by yourself, exploring the perimeter. But you would sometimes engage other dogs and chase tennis balls that were thrown. When you ran down a ball it was yours and no one could take it from you. You would take it back to the truck and by the time we got home the ball was confetti. You did things your way and that's what made you so special. I just can't believe you are gone, only 9 years old. God has a better plan for you now and you are out of pain and discomfort. Please be that angel and play with your old pack-mates who have gone before you.....Mocha, Maddie, Mishka and all the others including the ones you never met like Satch, Sasha and Flame. If my intense sadness could bring you back you would be sitting beside me right now. I will miss you forever, Juno. |

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