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Until We See Each Other Again - a Tribute To My Dog

I remember the first time I saw you
You were a bundle of cuteness
With your huge ears
And unstoppable wagging tail

My heart choose you at first sight
You choose us too 
When you snuggled in my arms
And gave a content sigh

Placing your head on my shoulder
You went to sleep in my arms
Safe, loved and trusting
You completed our lives
You became family

But time is merciless
And the years started to weight on your shoulders
You couldn't run so fast anymore
Nor play with your favorite toys
You didn't had the energy to dig up crabs on the beach 
Nor run chasing birds

Until the day we noticed you couldn't jump on the sofa
Until the day we noticed that you were tired

Now we're left with the hardest decision
To let you rest your tired little body
To let you go to the Rainbow bridge...
To say goodbye...

We did our best for you
You were loved for the whole time you stayed with us
You had a happy, loved and long life.

Now you can rest my love...
We'll hold you until your last breath
Our faces will be the last thing you'll see before you sleep for the last time.

And when you wake up in the other side,
You'll find yourself surrounded by angels
Your body young and strong again
Able to run, and jump and bark...

So be patient love, and wait for us
Wait with the angels
We'll Keep you in our hearts
Until the day that we can meet again

I love you now, tomorrow and for eternity... 

In memory of my beloved XUXÚ
06/09/1999 - 19/11/2016

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John Fleming

December 6, 2016 at 8:28 PM

I had a little Jack Russel called "Scampdog" - He was nothing short of remarkable! He didn't particularly favour dogs but was far more happier around grown persons...Although he was a bit grumpy towards pestering little children :) Lol! Upon his death (he lived to be 16), as I supported him in my arms, I had a dreadful realization: All his life he had understood my every intention...And yet I only understood a portion of his. I bare that shame to this day. My best regards to you, Claudia. :)

Claudia Polydoro

December 6, 2016 at 9:09 PM

Xuxú was a cocker spaniel and he lived until 17yrs. Grumpy was his middle name but always very loyal and intelligent... they change our lives and leave an emptiness when they go... hugs John :*

Tim Smith

December 6, 2016 at 10:02 AM

It is heartbreaking having to let go of a pet...a beautiful poem

Claudia Polydoro

December 6, 2016 at 4:54 PM

It is Tim... he was very much loved and we're missing him a lot... Thank you :*

Chris Green

December 5, 2016 at 7:41 AM

So very sad Claudia, this one touches my heart. I have lost so many pets over the years and each one is missed terribly.

Claudia Polydoro

December 5, 2016 at 9:53 AM

Xuxú was the first dog really mine. He is the one with me on my profile picture. he was my shadow, used to sleep in the bedroom with us... So he's the first one I lost - and I miss him terribly. We do have another one, an 8 yrs old girl that is filling the void her brother left. Thanks Chris :*