Mach1e

Desperate to be a parent,

Not happening.

I found a rescue group and fell in love at first sight.

From the moment I welcomed you home, you were my baby.

I loved the distraction of you, taking you for walks.

The pride when you were housebroken.

You were by my side when I got the positive test, the first to know.

You welcomed your human sister, even though I couldn't give you the attention that I once could.

We had almost 16 years together, sharing life's ups and down.

You lost the ability to use your back legs.

You lost interest in your food.

Daddy and I took you to the vet.

It was time to say goodbye.

I held you tight and kept repeating over and over, "I love you."

All too soon you were gone from this life.

Mach1e, my sweet dog,

You may no longer be on this earth,

But you live in my heart and I will always love you.