My Best Friend

To any and all that had the pleasure of meeting him: It is with a completely shattered heart that is just oozing gratitude for a 16+ year journey that I pass on that we helped my original ride or die across the rainbow bridge today.

He has been the most constant source of companionship, love, and forgiveness that I have ever known.

He was with me through my best and worst times and held out so much longer than I ever thought I would have the privilege of.

He was gentle. Patient. Excited for life. He was my “child” when I swore I would never have one, and up until the last week at 18 years old, he still acted like that 2 year old puppy he was when I got him. And when he lost these things I knew it was selfish to keep him here.

Thank you, Mr Brooks. Thank you for teaching me about what unconditional love is. Thank you for being my rock. Thank you for loving my family the way that I did. And thank you for the memories. It was truly a blessing that I was your puppy mama for over 16 years. I can’t believe I ever questioned whether bringing you home was the right choice.