Sara came into my life 18 months ago, and I loved her with all my heart.                                          I 'adopted' Sara from an elderly lady who had been diagnosed with terminal cancer and was worried about Sara's welfare & future. A few years earlier, this dear lady had rescued Sara from a life of abuse and neglect and had loved her very much.                                             When Sara came to live with me and my poodle Ben, she was a little shy, and seemed to have a sadness about her ... not surprising, as her whole world had been turned upside down. But over the months she settled in beautifully and she & Ben became great mates.                                                    I can still see them happily playing & wrestling with each other  and at night, even though they had their own baskets to sleep in, Sara would always climb into Ben's bed and cuddle up to him. They enjoyed outings together, especially walks around Parramatta Park and even gave each other 'moral support' when they had to attend the groomer. Then, suddenly and without any warning, Sara became ill. I took her to the vet, thinking it was 'just a virus', but unfortunately she had a very serious anaemia and despite treatment my darling girl passed away peacefully at home a few days later.In the short time we had Sara, I saw a sad little dog become less so ... a dog who didn't care much for play start to have fun ... and a dog who had found a secure, gentle and peaceful life.  It seems so unfair she was taken away from us.  But I believe with all my heart, that she is again with her former 'mum' in Heaven and that makes me happy .... because I am sure she has missed her too. Sara touched many people's lives ... the joy and love she brought to all who knew her was immeasurable. I will always love & miss her ... and never, ever forget her ... she has a special place in my heart forever.