R.I.P Bear, I will love you forever

Bear you were not just my pet, you were my friend. A strong, beautiful caring friend.

You were not just a friend, you were a friend who could kick my ass at tetherball (and football too!):

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_Lb2d1v8nk

Not only were you a volleyball champ, but you loved me so intensely.  I haven't felt that doggy love ever before in my life.  It's a love that is darn near human, but also drastically different.

You always wanted to be beside me:

I always wanted you beside me too:

I actually feel like you  made me a better person Bear, with your all forgiving love and perpetual trust that I would do what was right for you.  I tried so hard Bear, I tried.

 I learned so much about myself, dogs and kids.  Bear you were such a very gentle soul, but I know you would give your life for me.  I wish I could have saved yours.

Today hurts, and I don't expect tomorrow to hurt less.

Bear, you were two years eight months when you died, and that's just not enough time.We should have had you for 12 more years. I'll never be okay with you leaving us so soon. Especially when we only had you 16 months.  It's just not enough time.  It's just not fair.

My  heart is literally torn and a piece of it will never heal.  I know I'll never have another dog like you, and I'm not quite sure how I go on.  But you are forever and ever and ever in my heart.  I thank you  Bear and I love you.

Comments

[LKP]

Oh Jenn..I'm so sorry to read this, and I can understand the pain you're going through. The devoted love of an animal changes us, definitely for the better. It's a humbling feeling to have an animal love every bit of you. I was a mess when I lost my Mittens (after almost 17 years). Don't let anyone tell you it's 'just an animal.' Bear was so much more than that, and your pain is real. I'm sorry you have to feel it. Hugs to you and all of your family.

[Karmyn R]

Oh geez - Jenn - horrible. I am so sorry to hear about Bear. Breaks my heart.

[WT]

My sincere condolences. That's way too early. I lost a pet at 18mths, I'm still not over it.