Written by Mara Brown- Master Dog Behaviorist
Dear BJ,
You no longer eagerly wait for me to walk through the door, take you on fun adventures, or bug me to share my food with you. You are not there to make me smile and laugh, even in my darkest moments. You were more than my pet. You were my trusted sidekick, best friend, constant companion, and greatest love. You are a unique soul that I will never forget.
I don’t know how I will live in a world without you, but I take solace in knowing that you are now free again. You are full of life again… enjoying friends, walks, play, and treats. You are joyful and can feel the exhilaration of youth, health, vitality, and freedom.
But my life is so much sadder and quieter without you. It will take time for my heart to heal. It will never be the same and always have a BJ-sized hole. I still listen for you and think I see you at my feet. I miss you every moment of every day. Your paw prints are forever etched in my heart.
BJ, you were the best dog ever. We did everything together for 16 ½ years. But although you are now gone from this earth, your memory will always live on in me and with everyone who knew and loved you. You were a shining star. Now, you will be my guiding star and canine angel.
I know those we love are never truly gone, only differently accessed. But I miss our constant cuddles, snuggles, and kisses. I will forever miss you, but I know I will see you again one day at the Rainbow Bridge. The most challenging thing about having a dog is the inevitable goodbye. Grief is the price of love. You and I had a love well-worn.
BJ, I loved you with my whole heart for your entire life, and I will miss you for the rest of my life.
