Dear Family,

I am 15 years old, and it is my time to go. I have seen you all grow up, and do so much; I wouldn't choose any other humans to spend my life with. I came to you when I was just a pup, and could barely climb the stairs or jump on the bed, but this dog will never forget all the love I received throughout the years.

I am so happy I got to see all of the families favorite memories, like having people over for birthdays and anniversaries, as I begged for all the delicious food on the table. I will miss wiggling my tail and going in-between all of your legs, basically making you fall over because I was so excited to see you. Especially you Grandpa. I am sorry for barking at nothing through the upstairs window, and eating all your holiday candy on the counter. I was just so hungry, and chocolate is my favorite thing. I got to see your happy faces as you opened up Christmas presents, patiently waiting to open mine. That big bone that would wait underneath the Christmas tree just couldn't wait any longer, so I opened it a little early sometimes.

Thank you for throwing me birthday parties and inviting all my dog friends, making cupcakes, and letting me eat human food sometimes (even though I know it's bad for me). You let me lay on the couch and the bed even when I wasn't supposed too, and that is how I knew you loved me.

I will miss going on runs every day with dad, swimming in the lake up the street, licking all of the fish when we went fishing and hunting for birds. One of my favorite things to do was going to the cabin, especially when I got to run up and down the road super fast for no reason at all. I always whined to go on the boat because I just could not wait any longer. (Those fish were waiting for me). But I have been able to do these things for many years and my time is now.

You have let me do numerous things that most dogs were not able to do, which makes me unique. I had a family who cared about me more than life itself, and I am so happy to call you all home. Someday I hope to see you high up in the clouds because I'll be at the top of the heaven stairs, wiggling my tail and waiting for you. Thank you for this thing we call life, because you all made it worth it.

I will see you, drooling, sometime soon.

"It's impossible to forget a dog, that gave you so much to remember."

I love you all very much.

-Your Family Dog.