Died:  September 29, 2007
Norfolk, Virginia

Buried: September 30, 2007
Garden of the Pines Pet Cemetery
Virginia Beach, Virginia

You have been such a big part of my life these past ten and half years. But that dreaded day has come where I have had to lose you.  I remember the day I first met you at Faith's house.  You were this cute little dog with the longest legs I had ever seen.  You were running around wild and barking at anything that moved.  You were so full of life that anyone could see why you were given the name of Spunky.  I know it broke Faith and Jim's heart to get rid of you but I was so honored when they asked if I would like to have you become a member of my family.  You might have been a little dog at that time but soon your body grew to match your legs.  Yes you were bigger than I had wanted but found that just made more of you to love.

I want to thank you for the love and companionship you gave to me through out your life.  I could nevery deny you had a stubborn streak a mile long and at times it would aggravate me so.  This was especially true when you went to the vet.  Thank you my boy for all the times you were there for me... how you comforted me through all the bad and sad times, how you protected me and made me feel wanted, how you happily greeted me as I walked through the door, the pride your face showed when I walked you down the street, and best of all, how you unconditionally loved me with all your heart.  You, like your sister Amber, gave me nothing but unconditional love.

Seeing your body slowly break down over the last year has been tough on both of us.  No matter how bad it got you were able to overcome the pain until recently.  The last time I saw you try to get up the steps and couldn't broke my heart.  I knew at this time that your quality of life was no more.  I do apologize for not being able to be with you at the end but knowing how much you hated vets and restraints I just could not have that as my last memory of you.  I know what torture that was for you but I also know you forgive me as now you are at peace.  I hope you know you will always be in my heart.  With you and Amber gone my world is sadder, colder, and not as bright.  This house is just an empty place.  You are one of the best friends I will ever have.

I know that my time to leave this earth is coming.  I know that on that day I will meet you and Amber on that rainbow bridge.  I will always hold you in my heart and continue to practice what your time on this earth taught me.  Thank you for all the love, compassion, laughter, and life you gave me.  You are my boy.

I love you,
Your Daddy