Suki- Our little boy, our first Christmas present to each other gave us 13 years of unconditional love. We will never forget.

Suki ceased at home,Saturday 8:15AM,October 15, two days after his surgery to remove a malignant tumor. It was exactly one year that he had his first tumor removed. Perhaps GOD felt it was his time. Perhaps GOD felt we were not strong enough to face the enivitable - to put Suki asleep.

I have shared this passage with my closest freinds and furbaby parents who had similar experiences with furbabies they were especially close to. I do not proclaim to be a very religous person. However, after this experience: 1) Life has purpose 2) Yes, there is a GOD!!

I will remember that evening for the rest of life: Saturday October 15, 2005 - This is our state's busy season. Being a Wildlife Conservation Officer, I was on night patrol with my trusted partner and friend, waiting for the evening's violators. I remember the evening was quite cold and a Northeast chill was blowing. So as to hear distant shots, we had the windows down and were discussing my loss of my beloved Suki. My partner told me it helps to talk, he had lost a dog the prior year. He knew what I was feeling, he's been there. Just as I finished talking about Suki's last days, telling my partner that I hope Suki was OK and knew we tried to improve his quality of life, a warm breeze came through my truck. My partner said "Did you feel that!" I said yes and thought it was strange to feel a warm breeze rather than the typical cold chill of the evening. My partner said - That was Suki, He is telling you its OK, he understands and will be waiting for you. God will never forget the love you had for Suki.

Since that evening, my life has been different. I spend more time with our remaining furbabies, and of course the dear of my life - my wife. I will continue to conserve and protect God's wildlife resources, that is my purpose. I will continue to love and cherish our furbaby children that is a gift from GOD.

I do not believe it really matters what religion one decides to pursue. I believe what counts is how you live your life, what you care about and mostly what you share and love. Suki gave us thirteen unforgetable years. They were without a doubt some of the best years of our lives. Show a dog some love and he will return the favor 10 fold. Dogs enrich lives. They teach us what is like to love and be loved. I truly believe Suki will never forget our love. God will never forget the love we shared with Suki.

In closing, I ask of you, furbaby parents, show your furbaby some love, they are only here for a short time. Cherish your moments.