Memories of Amber from Richard

I grieve for a lost friend, companion, loved one, and what I just realized, a spirit guide. She took up a lot of space, both physically and emotionally. She was never judgemental and was always there when I came home to greet me. She got us up in the morning and to bed at night.

She was always happy whenever she was next to us and always within eyesight to protect us from any harm. She always kept the cats in line, from keeping us from not getting enough sleep to washing their ears.

She was always the guard to our bedroom in letting the cats in or out. When she slept at night, I would catch her with her four paws up in the air and lying on her back, knowing she was in a warm, secure, loving environment. I would call this her night time flying mode.

There was always a puppy bounce in her, even when she was 10 1/2. When she ran on the beach, her ears would lift up like wings on a plane as she bounced along the beach.

As for the beach, I think it was also one of her favorite places to run because she would always squeak when we got near. She always would squeak when we visted old friends and the squeaking would always start about 3 or 4 blocks away from their homes.

She brought happiness into our lives and to anyone she came in contact with. She was the most loveable puppy dog I have ever known and she was never short on giving out kisses to anyone. Whenever we went for a walk in a crowd, she would have tons of admiring fans because she was so beautiful and friendly.

She had her routines and always herded us to the cookie jar after an evening walk or after every outting we would go on. She would also herd us up to bed. I think it was just for another treat which we would always give her freely.

Ten and a half years can be a long time in dog years (73 or 74 years) but it seems like only a very short time to us. In all that time, I believe she had a full life. She was always at our sides, and I will sorely miss her daily companionship. I loved her deeply. I cannot begin to tell you about all the adventures we have had together.

-- Love, Richard