[Dexter's Mom]

I am so sad and jealous of all of you. I am sitting here reading all of the cute stories and I have nothing to share. My poor puppy died. Even though he was only with us a month, he touched my life so much. I am crying like a baby right now because I miss him so much. He didn't do much but the one thing he loved so much was to be hugged and cuddled. I would pick him up and hold him on my chest and he would get close to my neck and just snuggle up to me. He loved being close to your heart. I would lay on the ground and have my hands folded and he would stand there looking at me and wait until I opened my arms to him. The second they opened, he would walk right in and put one paw on my arm and his face resting on it too and fall asleep cuddled up to me. I wish I could have one more minute of that. I can't beleive he is really gone. I am in shock and I can't even think straight. The pain of my loss is so unbeleivably raw! I want you all to value each day. Not only for the beautiful animals in our lives, but for everything. Take nothing for granted. From the kiss your dog gives you to the kiss you give your child. Every moment is a gift from above. Thank you all again for your support!