You were separated from your mama way too early. I realise that now. But, with me being a young teen, I didn't know that at the time. You could almost fit in the palm of my hand. You were the runt of the litter. I loved your little stubby half tail. At the time, you were really more of my dad's dog. I loved you a lot, though. I just never realised how special you were because I was a cat person at the time. Now, I realise you were the Duke of my childhood. I loved the way you would climb the ladder to our above ground pool and go swimming any time you wanted. I wish I had gotten lots of photos of you. There are hardly any. That makes me sad, too. We had horrible neighbors. You had a huge fenced in yard that you could enjoy. One of the neighbor's kids lifted you over that fence and turned you loose, then called animal control. My dad was fined for having a dog running loose. We didn't want anything bad to happen to you so my dad had to chain you up in your own fenced in yard. I'll never forgive these hateful people for the sad ending to your life. You wanted in the garage and jumped through the window of the garage door. Dad didn't find you in time so you had to go to the RB. I didn't realise how unresolved this was with me until I posted about you in the Thursday thread. I am so sorry we didn't save you. I feel we let you down somehow. Please forgive your mama and I really hope I'll see you again. You and Duke have very special places in my heart. After all this time, I'm crying like it just happened. I love you, sweet dog, and your great personality I will always remember. This is one of the few photos I have of us together. I couldn't even find any of you.
No one needs to say anything unless you want. I just did this for him and me. Didn't realise how much it hurt until last night.
I miss you
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