In Memory of my beloved Rat Terrier, Little One.

 You were so tiny in that big steel cage, 
My heart went out to you as you were so afraid.

 I checked back often to see how you were,
Still no one came, but I thought they would for sure.

The third day I was there, ready to take you home,
I really didn't know if you would feel like you belong.

 I knew nothing about a Rat, 
You were my first, and I thought, the last.

But there was something that said to me,
That it was just meant to be.

You were released into my care, 
 Little did I know, with you I would share, a bond so strong, no one could compare.

You were so funny when you would shake your rope,
What a tough little Rat I am, you would gloat.

You were beside me when I was so sad,  
Always giving me a look as if to say "Hey, it's not so bad."

I took you everywhere, 
My constant companion, we would share.

You would steal my food before I knew where it was at,
 I would laugh and say "You darn little Rat".

 I loved you with all my heart, 
But little did I know, that soon we would part.

You were gasping for air, 
This was my worst nightmare.

 I made the emergency trip, 
The vet gave you many shots, without you so much as giving a nip.

 I took you home and gave you constant care, 
Losing you would be more than I could bare.

But your precious breath became more struggled,
I knew that you were in trouble.

I revived you twice,
Praying to God, he not take your life.

I was not ready to let you go, 
You were my everything, how could I take such a blow?

I could feel you slip away,
Along with my heart, which went with you that day.

I can still hear your tiny feet go pitter pat,
 I so love you, my Little One Rat.

You knew my thoughts before I did,
You were such an amazing little furkid.

 My tears flow freely, and my heart so aches,
Wishing you were here, I would do anything it takes.

It is so hard to continue on,
I really don't know how, my heart you had won.

 They say time will heal this pain,
But I will never be so blessed again,
 To have such a beloved furever friend.

 My heart will always long for the day that we will meet again at the Rainbow Bridge, my Little One.

I miss you so.
You will always be remembered in my heart, in my soul. 

May you rest in peace,

My Little One 🐾🐾          
Love,  
  M♡m