Meeka.

If you want the truth, I don't really know what I'm feeling right now. Two days ago, we were faced with a difficult choice; to put down our almost 12 year old Meeka or to let her die at home on her own. We chose to put her down, as she would only get worse and she could barely walk already. Meeka isn't just a dog to me or my family. She is part of the family and has been since Easter of March 2005 (the 26th to be exact is the day she came to live with us). I was 12 years old. Half of a lifetime has been filled with moments and memories I'll always cherish. Meeks helped me get over my fear of thunderstorms. No matter how many times I left or how long I left, she always greeted me with a wagging tail and wouldn't leave my side. My little queen. I'm sorry I didn't get to say bye in person or be there for your final moments. I'm sorry my goodbye was only over the phone but am happy you recognized my voice when we put the phone to your ear that night. Meeka, I couldn't have asked for a better dog to take up my childhood and growing years. You were there when I had knee surgery, you were there on some of the hardest days, you were there for the happy ones too. From the times you got out and just casually walked yourself but came running back (using the crosswalk might I add) when we called, to the time you ran so fast we couldn't see your legs, to the time we found you under the basement stairs covered in cobwebs, to the time you started lifting your leg when we scratched your hip, to the times you slept on the couch as I slept on the floor, to the times you stayed by my side during a storm, to the times you would listen when I was upset, to the times you'd let me actually pick you up, to chasing bugs and catching them on occasion, to blending into the floor, to always being happy when we were home. I love you my little queen. Just because I have Dottie doesn't mean I'm replacing you. A new dog never replaces an old dog, it only expands your heart. She has helped me cope with losing you, Meeka. You will never be replaced, you will always hold a piece of my heart. I love you. Thank you.
Enjoy thyour unlimited sunbathing and comfy blankets, Meeka.

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