You came into our home and family as a pup of three months old. In the last decade, you have been a part of many ups and downs and was always there with your unique way of just being there and comforting me. You have been a friend, confidante and a reason for living. You are the best dog I have had the fortune of loving and being a part of.
I don’t know what today or tomorrow will bring. Am I ready to say good bye to you? No I am not, will I ever be ready? No I will never ever be ready. But do I know what’s right for you? Yes, I do. Please forgive me for not choosing to make you live one more day, when you do decide to part ways. I know you will always protect my family. You are not a guard dog, but a protector and an angel who came into our lives to help us get through whatever we are going through in life right now. You were with us in every step of the way when we faced the lowest as a family. You were the comfort that we all came home to.
You were the first to identify and tell us when my father was feeling unwell. You were the first to notify us of dangers, you were the protector from everything there was. You were always there with me. Silently, sitting beside, just leaning to feel your weight very lightly just to notify that you are there and I am not alone. You are the only one who joined me in my silent corner when I wept tears from heartbreak and pain. You held my hand and hugged me when I wept tears because I couldn’t go on any longer. You were the one who would just climb into my bed and sleep next to me whenever I felt I didnt have the strength to wake up and face another day.
You came into my life in the most blessed way… You are truly an angel and someone who deserves everything in afterlife and may you find peace, happiness, joy and good health in every life. You were the only one who loved me more than I loved you. I don’t know how much time I have with you, all I know is that I know I am making the right decision for you and I hope you will forgive me for making it. For choosing to end your suffering as opposed to making you live a day longer. You are not just a dog, you are my life. A piece of my heart will go with you, and it will forever be with you in this sansara. I hope we meet again and I am able to repay you for all that you have done for me. I hope you get to fulfill all your dreams in this sansara.
My tattoo will be filled after you are gone to ensure that emptiness I feel when you will not be there with me is filled by your love and care that I felt throughout the time you were with me. We were your whole life, while you were just a part of ours. I want this piece of writing to live forever even after I am gone to remind a random soul that a dog is not just a dog. A dog is a best friend, family and sometimes the only company you have.
