The thing Moo Moo loved the most was FOOD. And I'm certain, that even now, the ones in charge of caring for animals that have gone over the Rainbow Bridge, are running out of ideas on how to keep that dog satiated for even ten minutes. Likewise, now that her sense of sight and smell have been fully restored, everyone will have to guard their plates 24/7. St. Francis of Assisi has been on a marathon cooking spree ever since you entered Heaven Moo Moo.

I hope they finally find a heavenly doggy coat that fits her because I certainly couldn't find one here on Earth. She was too big to fit into anything for her breed! That's what happens when you eat so much Moo Moo - you don't even fit into the plus-sized jackets.

Moo Moo, you looked great at twelve years-old, gray fur and all - such a blessing. In the future, when I'm older and putting on creams & makeup to hide my wrinkles, I'll look at your photographs and always be jealous of your natural beauty. You were sleek and sexy right to the very end. I'm sure all the other male dogs that have passed over the Rainbow Bridge are drooling over you. They certainly drooled over you in life, and now that you've probably been restored to something like "21" in dog years, you're definitely the Marilyn Monroe of the animal afterlife.

Moo Moo you broke the bank with all of your little expenses here and there. But that's okay. We both love to leech off of mommy. It's good to be a kept woman - I concur. Keep it up in the afterlife. Don't move a paw. Have the cabana boy doggies bring you a chocolate-covered almonds on silver platters, as you lie on a hammock on a cool beach listening to Merengue.

But most importantly Moo Moo, stay as happy as you always were. Mommy and I will manage here on Earth, but we're going to need your help as we go through life. Put in a good word for us "mija". We'll need all the help (la pala) we can get. Give us creativity, health, happiness, peace of mind, awesome luck, a lot of good anime throughout the years, and a diet/exercise regime that actually works. I know you can do all of this now that you're a heavenly muse. You have Rico, Suave, Nun, Priest, Green, & your cousin Lucky to help you, and someday, all your other feathered and furry sisters & cousins will join you.

Since this earthly life is a temporary one, and life goes by in the blink of an eye, consider what you have now a vacation, because once mommy, mami, and I get to where you are, I know - I KNOW - we're going to have a million "Cosas a Hacer" (Things to Do). See you later Moo Moo.

Lend Me a Pup

I will lend to you for a while, a pup, God said,
For you to love him while he lives and mourn for him when he's dead.
Maybe for twelve or fourteen years, or maybe two or three
But will you, 'til I call him back, take care of him for me.

He'll bring his charms to gladden you and (should his stay be brief)
you'll always have his memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay, since all from earth return
But there are lessons taught below I want this pup to learn.

I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true
And from the folk that crowd life's land I have chosen you.
Now will you give him all your love nor think the labor vain,
Nor hate me when I come to take my Pup back again.

I fancied that I heard them say "Dear Lord Thy Will be Done,"
For all the joys this Pup will bring, the risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness, we'll love him while we may
And for the happiness we've known forever grateful stay

But should you call him back much sooner than we've planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.
If, by our love, we've managed, your wishes to achieve
In memory of him we loved, to help us while we grieve.

When our faithful bundle departs this world of strife,
We'll have yet another Pup and love him all his life.

~Author Unknown