Dear Sinjin,

I miss you more than anything else, but I'm so thankful for the time I did have with you. I would give anything to spend just one more day with you. I regret the days that I didn't truly appreciate having you in my life because now that's all I want. You were in my life for nearly 13 years, yet time seemed so limited and went by so fast. I never really knew life before you since I got you at such a young age, and even though you've been gone for nearly a year, I’m still trying to figure out life without you.

My life just doesn't feel right without you in it. I still expect to come home and see you every single time or I expect you to be waiting downstairs when I wake up in the morning. As cliché as it sounds, you really were the best dog I could ever ask for. You loved unconditionally and you taught me how to love unconditionally. You truly were a part of the family and no dog can ever take your place. Nothing can replace the space you have in my heart because no other dog will ever compare to you.

I miss so many memories and things about you. I miss coming home and knowing you'd always be somewhere in the house to greet me, even if you didn't feel like getting up. I miss cuddling with you when I was in a bad mood because you always cheered me up. I miss summer nights when you'd sleep in my room. I miss summer days filled with swimming in the pool, when you’d retrieve toys and pool noodles, or when you'd just simply lay on a float in the pool. I even miss you begging me for my food and that's saying a lot.

I have never felt so much pain and sadness leading up to the final days of your life. I felt like when you died my childhood would end because you had been such a vital part of it. I thought when I went to college it was hard being without you for extended periods of time and now all I know are days without you. I still miss you every single day and still get choked up some days thinking about you.

There's no love quite like the love between a human and a dog. I don't think I'll ever be able to love another dog as much as I loved you. I know every single person that ever met you also loved you, but that's no surprise. You were like a family member and even more like a best friend.

I hope you are having the best time in doggy heaven or wherever you may be. I hope your days are filled with long naps, floating in a pool, plenty of treats, and lots of cuddles. Just know that no matter what I'll always love you and miss you, and I know everyone in your life feels the exact same way.

Love,

Sam