R.I.P. Daisy Mae (ca 1997---2008)

She came into our lives when we had nowhere else to turn to. Liberty, was put down about 2 years before. We had been through several dogs none worked out. Then we walked into the vet clinic and there she was panting and "smiling." We loaded her into the van and took her home. She lived with us for seven and a half years. We remember the times when she chased J around the yard and how she barked, yipped, and "talked." When she would come in and wanting attention, placing her paw on our knee until we satistified her need. Sitting on the floor just patting her as she looked deep into my eyes, laying her head on my chest. Scared because of fireworks, running into the hall. Watching her ears lift up when she heard thunder wanting to hide under the bed. When we would pull into the driveway how she would bark endlessly until we saw her. She always wanted to be first in line to get into the house when it rained. Make several turns before she "decided" she would walk into the house. Hearing the clicking of toenails on the kitchen floor. Chewing on dog toys, lapping up water noisly, burping when she ate too much.

Now I look at the empty yard thinking about our life with her. Looking at her feeding mat, thinking she would be laying her head in my lap watching me work on the computer.

Looking forward to seeing her along with Liberty in "Dog Heaven."

Now we are looking forward to find another dog who needs a new home. We at least hold on to that new hope and bright new day.