...it was so touching. You gave Misty such a wonderful life in the time you had her:) I feel like I know her. Thank you for sharing her story with me.

..but that was beautifully written. Thank you for sharing your story with us. I probably won't be able to function when my fur babies leave me, much less write such a great tribute. :)

I feel blessed I got to spend just a weekend with her...you got years with this special girl. I know the hole in your heart is a big one, but just know you now have a Guardian Angel with goofy ears and big brown eyes watching over you. She will be there for you whenever you need her to be...looking over you and your growing family. Thank you for being her mom.

Sara (Bubba Chad's and Shammy's mom)

To me it is very calming to write the memorial. It helps get your mind off the actual dying part and more onto when she was alive. When i have put her and Toonces' memorial together I didn't cry in fact I find myself chuckling remember funny things did. Then once it is finally done I read through it and bawl like a baby, but it really helps keep your focus on the good things. I sugges it as good therapy...we will call it "blog therapy"

Janet
Mother to Duke and Misty

thanks for sharing with us. yes, i cried because it's so hard to help one over the bridge. i dread the day when it happens again to us.
did you ever get your picture of Toonces done? or now Misty?
laura
Laura, Lucy, and B

I really enjoyed reading your blog. It did make me tear up, but also made me giggle a little. My favorite picture is the very last one that you just recently took. She is sooo serene and attentive in that picture. I hope your days get easier... and I wonder how is Duke doing? Were they close?

I think Duke is a little depressed and out of sorts. He was there when Misty died and sniffed her over so i think he knows what happened to her. He is not much into sleeping on dog beds on the floor but he has been sleeping in Misty's favortie dog bed spots so mabye there is comfort to him there. I think some of it is he is playing off my emotions. He ate fine yesterday, but today after i put food in his bowl he just looked up at me like do I eat now or are you going to feed Misty or what? So, he went back to bed instead of eating. If he turns his nose up to dinner I will put an extra treat on there and I am sure he will chow it down or he may eat his breakfast later this morning.

Janet
Mother to Duke and Misty

thank you for sharing....that was wonderful.
My teary eyes are so thankful for people like you....who have such love in their hearts. You are a fantastic example of the perfect forever home!!
Bless you!!
Stacey
~in memory of Moose~

she looks so happy with you guys... what a special soul....

Mo is still looking for Austin and still not quite herself but neither am I..... she didn't eat for two days

but I can say I think we are all doing better.... William has started saying I miss Austin AND my favoirtite thing about him was when he kissed me goodnight....

your tribute is great! and thank you for making her a happy pup!

I guess I missed somewhere that you lost Austin. So sorry for your loss. I know that he, like Misty, had been suprising everyone by living longer than anyone expected so I am glad that he got that extra time with you. I am sure that him and Misty have met up at the bridge and are running around pain free! No more Rimadyl needed! :)

Janet
Mother to Duke and Misty

I first read about Misty at work and had to get off before I started boo-hooing. But tonight, at home, I was able to read your wonderful tribute and cry as if I had lost one of my own. Misty was so beautiful with those "flying nun" ears. I thought of her often and marveled at her tenacity, not willing to give up before her time. She was so lucky to have found such a wonderful family to give her the love and security she so richly deserved. Thank you for everything you have done.

Phyllis, Paul & La. Herd

We're so sorry that you've had some much loss, but your tribute so clearly showed what a wonderful life you gave to your Misty. And what a beautiful girl she was!

Cherish your memories, she'll always be with you!
love,

Ellen, Loyd and of course Jinxie!