Dear Old Friend,

You were my first pet. But you quickly turned into my best friend. I told you all my secrets and I knew you wouldn't judge me for any of them. You never failed to be so ecstatic when you would see me coming down the stairs every morning. Your tail would be wagging back and fourth. Whenever I wasn't home to see you, I missed you. Since the first day you came into my life, my life became so much better.

As I was getting older so were you. We often forget that. I was able to run longer than you could. I could stand out in the sun longer than you could towards the end as well...You couldn't run as fast as you used to. I knew you never wanted to leave my side even though when it got too hot you had to go inside. I started getting really busy when I was in High School, and that is when you started becoming very weak. I wasn't around for you enough as I used to be.

Although you were becoming weaker, you never stopped showing affection... even if you didn't really want to be bothered. I could dress you up and you would never budge.

I remember the day I had to let you go like it was yesterday. I stood in the room with you and held your paw the whole time. I didn't want to leave you ever. When I left that room, I left a part of me as well. As much as I hate thinking about that moment I know you are now free from the pain you were holding inside.

A few years have passed since that day. Not a day goes by that I walk down those stairs and still wish you were there greeting me with that energetic and lovable look. Thanks to you I know what a true best friend is. I know what it is like to have someone love me more than they love themselves.

I hope you are looking down on me with those furry angel wings that you received I volunteer at an animal shelter. Every black lab we get in I know it is a sign from you.

For those of you reading this I hope you find the strength to move on.

Until we meet again Lexus, I love you my guardian angel.