My fuzzy friend you are no longer here,
It is a thought I forever did fear.

You were always there in my times of need,
All the more reason I cannot believe.

Ten years together, from pup to full grown,
The length of time you'd be here, I couldn't have known.

Many long walks we found ourselves taking,
How I didn't know those were the best memories we were making.

I really didn't know how incredible you'd be,
Barking, playing and always near me.

Your cute little body and fuzzy small face,
I squeezed and hugged and with my hands I would trace.

You knew what I needed, when even I did not know,
It was amazing all the affection you'd show.

You'd give me a lick and shove my hand with your head,
So I would keep petting you up on my bed.

The early morning you left was the worst I will say,
But I owed you the love you gave to me to let you go away.

The pain you were in for such a long time,
Leaves me feeling horrible and anything but kind.

I held you and told you I'll love you forever,
Just as I did every time we were together.

I wanted my voice to be the last one you'd hear,
As I held your body so very near.

When I knew your soul was no longer there,
I felt my heart now had a great big tear.

Your life was too short, as most dogs will be,
But always know you meant the world to me.

I will never forget you as long as I live,
Until we meet up again at Rainbow Bridge.

Toby 1995-2006
You left paw prints on my heart