I never thought I would be placing a memorial for you so soon,my dear Chunky.In fact,that was the last thing i would have ever thought about.But,here i sit and remember you,and my heart is sad.You have been gone for three weeks now,but I feel your presence around me every day.You were the most gentle friend to all who had the pleasure to meet you.As big and intimitating as you may have looked,you were a gentle giant in your own right,a true gift of love and all things good.You were a shy boy,quiet and good,and loved to spend your time with your companion,Buddy.Buddy gave you a rough time from the beginning,because he was jealous,but I know he loved you.There were many times you could have fought back for yourself,but I think you knew your strength,and walked away,after all,Buddy was your friend.I always worried about you,you were born with a heart murmur,and we always had to make sure your weight was not too cumbersome.I had a premonition about you from the beginning,although i would try to shake it off.After all, you were just a puppy then,and you were supposed to have your whole life ahead of you.Even though,my premonition came true,I chose to love you as much as I could,in the short time we had with you,knowing my heart would break when that day came.I hope I returned your love in same,with all things good, and all things true.You had a number of complications in the end,but it wasn't your heart,in fact,your heart was doing well,considering we had put you on a strict diet.The weight was coming off,you looked so good!You seemed happier and could move around with more ease.We went on holidays for one week,and boarded you and Buddy at a reputable kennel.I worried about both of you,but especially you Chunky,because i knew what a sensitive soul you were,and that you and Buddy had never stayed at a kennel before.We got home from our vacation,and picked you up from your stay.Buddy was fine,he has the outgoing personality,and probably enjoyed all the special care he had received while away.I could tell Chunky was depressed.He did'nt look well.I kept watch over Chunky that day,noticing he had a hard time going to the bathroom.He was drooling,his eyes looked to be rolling into the back of his head.Upon taking him to a veternarian that evening,my husband was assured Chunky was dehydrated,and needed ALOT of water.With that said,we were on a mission,to restore what was lost.Popsicles,icecubes,watermelon,anything to get my poor Chunky better again.After a couple days, I noticed Chunky,still seeming lethargic,with no interest,not even for his morning carrot with Buddy,that there was something more.Had I known that that would be the last time Buddy saw Chunky, as I headed out the door with him,I would have let them spend a little more time together.The vets prognosis was grim,there was really nothing that could be done.The stress of Chunky being at the kennel,was more than he could stand,and at that point,the cancer made itself known.I guess it had been there all along,quiet,unassuming.Maybe that was why Chunkys weight was coming off so fast.You passed onto Rainbow Bridge,leaving us all with heavy hearts.You were only four years old.I believe I can feel your spirit surrounding me,I look at your picture everyday,if only for a moment,I still hurt so much.I will always remember your gentle spirit,I will always love you,and all things good.Go in peace.Love mom