You meant the world to me. Words can never express the impact you had upon my life. I always felt incomplete as an only child; I always wanted a sibling to share my adventures with. You came into my life and chased the loneliness away. Remember the day when you were my show and tell for 2nd grade? Everyone was so jealous, they all wanted a dog like you. People used to tell me that they never liked minature poodles, but that they loved you. You had that power to champion all prejudices. I loved your hair, it looked like a mass of black question marks. And in your eyes, I saw unconditional love. You could always make me feel happy. We had some great memories. I'll never forget hiking in the woods with you or fishing at the creek. Playing in the snow and hiding in the igloos Pop used to make us. I named you Chimney after a magnet, yes a magnet. Mom got me a black dog magnet before she got me you and asked me what to name it. I named it Chimney because it was black like the soot on Santa's clothes after he comes down the Chimney. But we had so many names for you, you were my Chimichanga. Christmas of 1993 was the best one I've ever had. The first words you heard me say were "Mommy! You got me a kitty!" But I never wanted a cat, I always wanted a dog and you were everything and so much more. I'm so sorry I wasn't there with you at the end. I know that I talked to you on the phone the night beforehand. Mom always said that when you heard my voice, you'd lick the phone and wag your tail. I know you knew that I loved you. I'll never forget you my love, you were my first dog and in my book, my only pet. You will never be replaced, I can't recreate what we had. It was an amazing fifteen and a half years we had together. I love you Chimney and I'll miss you so much. There will always be a place in my heart for you that no one will be able to fill. I hope you are free of your suffering and just know that I'll never forget the incredible time we had.