Wrigley
Date of Passing: 10/12/24
Message to Wrigley: Dear Wrigley, 14.5 years was a long time and not enough time all at once. You are so special and I don’t know what words to use to tell you what our time has meant to me. You joined me for my formative years. The years where I found myself in a new city, the years where I was finding myself as an adult, the years I was building a family, and these recent months as a new mom. Thank you for being the emotional support dog you were never trained to be.
You have been a good boy. The best. Your defiant nature and selective hearing make you special. You were the protector of our house and every dog walking by knew it. Even if you refused to cuddle me, I’ll never forget your over-the-top kisses all over my face. Or how excited you would be when I came home. Or when you’d bark at me until you get exactly what you want (usually a treat). You were the boss of the house and I’ll miss your presence greatly.
Today, we said goodbye to you. It’s the day I’ve been dreading for years. Your last day was great. The best day I’ve seen you have in a long time. We went to the dog park and you were moving around so well and got some good sniffs in. You ate an entire filet mignon when we got home and enjoyed every bite. Despite the cloudy forecast, the sun came out just for you. I was able to say goodbye outside by your favorite arborvitae trees; the ones you like to rub on that now have all the broken branches at the bottom. I’m going to think of you every time I see them. Thank you for giving me so many goodbye kisses before you closed your eyes for the final time. I’m so sad, but happy that I was the last thing you heard and felt.
I wish you could live forever and I wish you could be pain free. I’m sorry to send you over the rainbow bridge by yourself, but I promise I’ll see you on the other side one day. I hope you find your love to run and chase squirrels again.
My Wriggy boy, my gumdrop, my little angel baby… Whatever it looks like across the rainbow bridge, please know that I’ll always love you from the other side.
Love,
Mommy