Farewell My Sweet Boy | A Letter to My Dog

My Dear Buster,

I’m so sorry that this is the way we had to part. The doctor had confirmed the bad news: you had three brain tumors which were causing you to have trouble functioning. While no one wanted that to be the case, the truth can be difficult to handle. The tumors were gradually taking away your abilities and medicine could only numb your pain. Although we wanted to keep you, it wasn’t fair to you.

While your absence is disheartening, reflecting back on our time spent together warms me.

I remember the first day I met you. You had been conveniently sneaked into the basement of the house in a cardboard box. Only a few weeks old, you were just a tiny ball of fur with big floppy ears and this incredibly adorable face. You had an energetic and loving character and were curious about everything around you. Those characteristics never changed. And as you grew so did your personality.

Anytime you were outside you were always busy tracking whatever scent you found. And who can forget the handful of times I found you playing with the body of whatever animal you managed to catch? Despite me feeling sorry for the animal, you were as happy as could be. After all, you were a hunter by nature.

You were certainly always up for an expedition and gave us all a good dose of exercise when we had to chase you down the street when you sneaked out of the backyard. You also had a magic touch; I could put my plate of food down and turn for just a split second only to find it had disappeared. It was always so hard to stay mad at you. You would look at me with your sparkling eyes and lick my face. Your company surely helped me when days weren’t in my favor and I just needed a companion. You were a good listener when I needed a friend, and although you could be the biggest bed hog, I loved the lazy times we shared, too.

You were a great member of the family who brought us many smiles and great memories. Thank you for that.

You will be in my heart forever.

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