"Perpetual Care" You came to our home- It was August, ninety-one,- A fox terrier with wire hair- And cuddly as a teddy bear.- A puppy just three months old- You were such a sight to behold.- Youd always find something to steal- In hopes to play Lets make a deal.- But this was always done with charm- As you never really intended harm.- It was just your energetic way- You just always wanted to play.- Even when you were all grown up- Deep inside you remained a pup.- And after years of being together,- Going out in all kinds of weather,- Sleeping on my bed at night- And having you in constant sight,- I took for granted youd never grow old- Until reality began to unfold.- Then came two thousand-three- The year you entered eternity.- The seventeenth day of September- Is one I will forever remember.- As we said our final goodbyes- The tears fell from my eyes;- I was losing my four-legged friend- As your life on earth came to an end.- Although from our lives you are gone- The memories of you linger on;- Theres a website on the internet- For all those dear departed pets.- Is it dot net, dot com, or dot gov?- For you, my friend, it should be dot love.- Your little spirit now has a home- Its at rainbowsbridge.com,- Its a tribute and a memorial- For our canine so adorable.- And, dear Winston, do not despair,- For you there is perpetual care!- ---Judy Schulte