Hey there old girl. So we made it to twelve which is beyond what anyone would have expected from a Bernese Mountain Dog. But you aren’t just an ordinary dog, are you. You are Abby the wonder dog, the most beautiful gentle soul with the eternal puppy eyes that graced this earth and bestowed upon me the honor of being your fur mommy.
Remember how I had to carry you up and down the stairs when you were about 10 weeks old because your legs were too short to climb up and down the stairs? Somewhat unfortunate you quickly grew out of the puppy phase though you little bear cub.
Then came your sisters. The tiny humans with their sorrowful wails which made you tilt your head in curiosity. I will always remember how you never left their side from the moment I laid them down on the bed after bringing them home from the hospital. You laid next to the bed from then on watching them ever so carefully. However, you always also remained so gentle in their presence. I never had to worry that you would harm them. I trusted you implicitly.
Knowing your last days was a painful one breaks my heart because you deserve only the the most peaceful slumber. Who knew that your passing would leave such a gaping hole in my heart and that I mourn your loss more greatly than anything I could have imagined. Tears flow freely as I write this in last memory of you. I am so sorry I didn’t get to enjoy your golden years with you and that I didn’t get to say goodbye to you in person. I hope you can forgive me for that but I know you will because you are the epitome of unconditional love.
Thank you for being my best friend, sometimes my only friend. And letting me cry on your furry shoulders more than once. Thank you for being the sole comfort to your sisters when I couldn’t be with them. Rest In Peace my sweet love.
