Oh dear Ashley, you tried your hardest. We know you did your best, and that Mugsy (Molly and Mike) would have tried, and that you worked as hard as you could to save him. But as you are a child, your parents have the final say, and we know it is not your fault.

Chewy, beautiful troublesome heartbreaking boy, we know you are happy now at the Rainbow Bridge, and will be waiting there for Ashley someday. If you haven't yet met my beloved Sheba, find her, she'll show you the way around the place, and she'll find my Mom, who will have extra treats for Chewy in her pockets, okay?

Big hugs to you, Ashley, for doing your best.