My husband and I were unsuccessful in having actual children of our own. So, we became parents of furbabies. Four dogs- Harley, Cowgirl, Bullet, and Jed; and a cat named Dazy. They were all such great friends. Everybody thought we were crazy for having so many. But they didn't understand how much we got in return. Despite our efforts to keep her in the yard, Harley loved to roam free. We did so much to keep her in with her brothers and sisters. But she would always dig a hole, or find some way to get out. She would go on journeys. At first I would worry about her so much. But she always came back. On Friday, June 2, 2006, she didn't come back. She was on her way home and was hit by a car on the next street. My husband called me at work and I came home to say good-bye. I couldn't believe it untill I saw her. We burried her underneath the Magnolia tree. My husband made a cross for her. I have lost people that I've loved dearly in my life. But, I have never lost the unconditional true love I recieved from Harley.

Harley was so much more than a pet. She was a beautiful creature that blessed us with her existence. She was a best friend, a daughter, a sister, and a protector. But, most of all she was a free spirit, perfectly matched for us. She was with us through good times and bad. Taken away too soon, she is on her way to a better place where her spirit will forever be free. She will always be in our hearts and souls, living forever through our precious memories.

Everytime her Daddy would sit on the truck tailgate, she would jump up there with him and just hang out. And each time I would say "Wanna go for a ride", she would beat me to the car. I would put the windows down so she could feel the wind against her face. There's nothing I wouldn't give to have one last ride with her. So I could tell her good-bye and how much I love her. I believe she felt loved. I know she loved us. She did what no human could do. She didn't judge us, or ever get angry at us. She was always just happy to see us. She just wanted to please us. And she did.

God, I know that there is reasoning for everything, even if its not visible at the time. And I know that you have a plan for everyone and everything. And I trust in that even when I don't understand. So, please take care of our baby, because she took care of us. And give her lots of room to roam, because she loves going on journeys. I know the journey she's on now will take her to you. She was the best comppanion to us and now she will be to you. But please, remind her to remember us and let her know she will never be forgotten. She will always be loved and a friend to all.

Harley, God bless your soul. Please wait for us, because we will all meet again. And all of us will be a family once again. We love you girl. Love Mommy, Daddy, Dazy, Cowgirl, Bullet, and Jed.