I'm Sorry, Minnie

I'm sorry I failed you as a friend

I'm sorry I could not do anything to ease your pain

I'm sorry that your cries for companionship and comfort

are ignored at night

I'm sorry we complained

I'm sorry we could not fulfill your expectations

We tried to do everything

but we lost the battle

Yet you never gave up

Hope sparkled in your eyes everytime

a loving hand soothes you

We did not see it coming

You were so full of life and joy

You liked to play

You loved me even if sometimes I wasn't such a good friend to you

You greeted us with a wag of tail

everytime we approach you even if you're in pain

I'm sorry we could not do anything

Why did it have to be you

You were loved

You were special

Just like all dogs

I'm sorry our efforts failed

You will always be remembered

Thank you for being a good friend

Thank you for the smiles,

for every wag of tail, for the happiness you brought,

for being naughty while you're waiting to be fed,

for being cute even if you have bad teeth

I should be angry at Fate for taking you

I should be crying because it's so unfair

But it won't bring you back

Thank you for sharing your life with us

Thank you for being such a good dog

Farewell Minnie girl.