by Louise McDonald
Missy was my best friend, had her for 3 years before my first child was born. She loved her and protected her & I, barked it every noise, we used to tell her off so she wouldnt wake the baby, not really understanding it was her way of looking after us.
She followed me everywhere, I was never alone, whatever happened in my life she loved me unconditionally, I never gave her as much attention once my children were born but she still followed me, was always at the door to greet me after work, always excited to see me.
She loved my children like they were her brother & sister.
She slept on our bed every nite for 5 and a half years, I will miss her snoring, her gentle growls at little noises, her little body behing wherever i walked. She never knew how much i loved her, if only i could have taken time to give her my full attention once i had kids, she loved us unconditionally.
She used to bark at everybody, just protecting us, then yesterday we arrived at my parents, she was excited, her brother lives with them, i no sooner had my 3 year old out of the car and was standing on the footpath when i saw missy run out into the street at some kids barking i saw the car i yelled MISSY but she kept running it was too late, now i buried in guilt, if only i had seen her sooner, left her in the car, i loved that dog so much, she was my first child, and now when i see her dead i just cant believe the waste of a creature so special, she was my best friend, and cant get the way she died out of my head.
Why missy, why now, why this way, missy i love you, ill never forget you, and there will never be a dog or friend as special to me as you
i am so sorry bubba
love eternally mum
i hope you are happy and at peace, till we meet again dear friend
Goodbye.................................