Cassie was my golden retriever I have grown up with for a large part of my life. We sadly had to put her to sleep one year ago after she lived 16 happy years. It's the anniversary, but I still cry my eyes out every time I think about her, because she was so great. I thought she deserved a memorial after all she's done for me and my family.
Cassie was always the "perfect" dog. People knew her for being the ideal dog, because she was just naturally that. She LOVED water, as most retrievers do, and would roll in puddles and beg to dive into my neighbor's pool. She loved to go on walks, but hip problems caused it to be difficult. Cassie was always a people person, jumping up, no matter her condition, to greet a visitor. She was so sweet, and she had a smile that could make anyone else's day. We would dress her up in hats and scarves, and she wouldn't mind it a bit.
I miss Cassie so so so much, and there will never be another dog like her. I know I won't ever forget my first dog, my "sister", and one of my best friends. <3