I am sorry to hear of your loss of your friend, Ted E.

though he is gone, he was lucky to have someone who loved him as you did, to take care of him and give him the 'joy' in life that all dogs deserve in his last years. obviously they were GOOD years - for both of you.

A friend sent me this when I lost my Tristan a few weeks ago - and I think it says it all:

I LOVED YOU BEST
So this is where we part, my friend,
and you'll run on, around the bend,
gone from sight, but not from mind,
new pleasures there you'll surely find.

I will go on, I'll find the strength,
life measures quality, not its length.
One long embrace before you leave,
share one last look, before I grieve.

There are others, that much is true,
but they be they, and they aren't you.
And I, fair, impartial, or so I thought,
will remember well all you've taught.

Your place I'll hold, you will be missed,
the fur I stroked, the nose I kissed.
And as you journey to your final rest,
take with you this...

I loved you best.


Tristan also loved little dogs, and was especially gentle with them. I'm sure Ted E. will find lots of new friends up there to play with, while he waits for his favorite friend - you.

Laura