We found each other on an Easter Sunday. We got some coffee and took a walk past Bideawee not expecting it to be open and especially not expecting them to have any puppies. BUT, there he was!!!! I fell in love with him the moment I saw him trot into the room showing off his toy. I made poor David go take care of all the arrangements while I stayed there with Maru. I was afraid that if we left, someone else might come to take him. There are not enough words to describe our Maru. He was (still is) my best friend, constant companion, furry child and love of my life -yes David knows this :-) My love for Maru is the most intense feeling I have ever experienced. We were and still are so deeply connected. Every moment and experience with him was made better by sharing it with him. In the almost 13 years that Maru shared our lives, he created a village. There are so many wonderful people who helped support, nurture and make Maru's live as amazing as it was. We call them team Maru and you all know who you are. Team Maru forever!! Maru lives on in us. How could he not. He was such a force of nature. He lived big loved big, played big and got into trouble big too. He could be the sweetest most loveable creature on the planet as well as the mischievous and stubborn. He was an angel and a bully all in one and I loved every single thing about him (even those super stinky farts.) Maruru, Maru, Ruru, Rooster, Ru, Maruboo, Mushy moo moo..... You have taught me the meaning of unconditional and everlasting love. Forever yours Maru, Love Mommy