Velcro
2007-2023
Velcro. Everyone always asked about your name. You came by your name honestly as you never came in without a leaf, twig or acorn stuck to you! What you really did though was stick to our hearts.
You were an unplanned "pet-nancy", We were at Polo Park getting some dog food for your older brother Sammi (our beloved bichon that greeted you at the rainbow bridge) when you caught my eye. A keen employee quickly plucked you out of the kennel and into my arms. I told her I wasn't in the market for any more animals, but she started to tell me about how you were the last of the litter and because you were getting older you were "on sale". This was heartbreaking to us knowing that you were all alone. Grandma happened to be at the mall with us too, and she must have seen the look on my face because she quickly offered to help with you if we took you home. We brought you home that day.
You brought life (and frustration at times) to your older brother Sammi by chasing him around and stealing all of his toys. Your most loved activity was chasing your tennis ball. You never seemed to tire of it.. even when we did! When we stopped throwing it, you would "accidently" push it under the couch or dresser and fuss until we fished it out for you. I think you felt like you were throwing it for us to chase! You loved your walks and going to the field to chase the ball and stretch out like superman to cool off in the grass. After Sammi's passing you seemed to want to share the ball and your toys with us, especially dad. Without fail, when he was in the shower he would hear the "thump" of the ball being pushed into the tub with him! At the end of each day, you would take your favorite stuffy when we said "bedtime" and head off to the bedroom. We have so many fond memories I could go on forever.
During Covid, you often sat right at mom's feet while she was sewing masks day and night for her business. You were fiercely loyal and loving. Around that time, you stopped wanting to chase your ball as much. In the field, we noticed you couldn't find it anymore if we threw it too far. You started to lose your vision and soon after your hearing too. You soon could no longer get onto the couch or the bed, even with your steps. We had Dr. Nash visit last year for an assessment of your condition and she prescribed some medications for your arthritis. We were so thankful that you seemed to have less trouble standing and walking. As the months passed we watched with sadness as the bad days started to outnumber the good. The dementia and the loss of your senses got progressively worse. We knew that it was the right time to say goodbye. This was the one of the hardest decisions of our lives. I cry now, weeks later writing this memorial, even though I know you are pain free and chasing the ball on the other side of that rainbow bridge.
Dr. Nash from Sunset is so kind and caring. She guided you slowly and peacefully to the other side while we embraced you and each other whispering our love for you into your ears and giving you kisses. My sweet baby you are so missed. See you on the other side. We love you.
