We first saw you in a pet shop. Daddy loved you at first sight and wanted to bring you home. Mama thought she knew better than to purchase a pet shop puppy and said no, but in the time I held you, you imprinted on my heart. I couldn’t stand it, you came home with us the next day. I should have took it as a sign that we would lose our hearts to you when the shop owner cried as she rang us up. Over the years we watched you grow from funny, adventurous, and hyper puppy to a loving companion with a concerned expression. You have listened to us, loved us absolutely unconditionally. You have hugged us during our low times and celebrated with us in the happy times. You, our first baby, tolerated the two wild little human boys that invaded your world. To you they were family and you loved them too. You have entertained us while playing with ugly doll and your cow and hippo. You looked so forward to arriving at your Mi Mi’s house you would squeal with delight when we entered the town she lives in. You just knew. There you ran and played with your buddy Wilson who I hope you are running with right now. You have slept in our shoes and on our clothes when you couldn’t be close to us. You have shared lots of kisses, and sneezes with us. You taught us how to be parents. You have left an imprint on our hearts that will always be there. In recent years we have watched your health decline. We ached for you as your hips and legs made you suffer. We aggravated you with eye drops. There were mornings you couldn’t walk for a few minutes after waking. Our hearts hurt and we feared you were on your way to leaving us. 11 years seems like a long time unless you are talking about time with someone you love with all your heart. On April 6, 2009 after Mama toted you up the front steps, excited about the coming treat you leapt from her arms. In the blink of an eye you were gone. No time to say goodbye, or we love you Pugalet, you were gone so fast. You will live forever in the hearts of your mom and dad and brothers.