I called her "my best girlfriend in the whole wide world" and she really was. My ex-boyfriend brought her home one day practically dragging her behind him on an old leash. Her hair was all matted and she was dirty. But after we groomed her and cleaned her up,she was beautiful! It was not easy making friends with her at first but once she saw I cared for her and wouldn't hurt her she became a devoted and faithful companion and friend. When I would talk to her you could tell she may not have understood every word I said, but you could tell that wanted to.I miss all of the things she did like when she would come to me and lay her head against me & Iwould tell her she gave the best hugs;the way she slept next to my head at night;the funny way she would bark when she wanted me to give her a doggie bone & if I didn't act quickly enough, she would pull the container over in the floor and help herself; or the way she would stand up and "dance"around in a circle;how she would kiss with so much fervor;"talking' to Memaw Barbara on the phone.And then how she lay so still on the gurney in the animal hospital with blood trickling from her nose. The vet said her chest was crushed and there was nothing they do for her.There are so many good things I recall. And I wish there were some way to talk to that person who ran over her in their car that night. I'd want them to know how sweet she was; how lovable she was. And that she'd love them too if she'd had the chance to have known them. I wish I could take back that horrible night and change it for the better.I miss my friend. I love you Chaquilla Bonita. I hope you forgave me for getting you groomed and I'm sorry I didn't get dressed and walk you myself that night. I feel you with me and I appreciate letting me hear you beat your tail against the headboard on the bed that first night to let me know you were ok. I hope to see you in heaven someday.I miss you.I love you Chaquilla.

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