Petunia Rose R.I.P.

Petunia Rose, you will be missed.

Only a few months ago, my parents lost their first

dog, Lilly, a yellow lab who lived a long life.

Now, sweet little "Tuney" has left us, and quite

suddenly in fact....maybe that's the hardest part.

She had a rare liver disease that took over her tiny

little, 5.5 pound body, and rather than watch her suffer

she had to be put down.

This lil' maltese was truly a gem.

She didn't quite reach her 9th birthday,

these little dogs usually live years longer than that.

Even on her last day, her eyes were bright and 

her tail was up!

{Petunia on left, my dog Lucy on right}

 

She was all spunk, sass, and was always willing

to please.  A warm lap was all she needed and maybe some

ear scratches. 

She may have been small in size, but she was huge in our hearts.

We will miss you so much little "Tuney",

all your cute cuddle noises, 

and your tiny claws on the kitchen floor.

Those of you that own dogs know how the 

loss can affect you....

.....all doggies go to heaven!!

Hang in there Mom & Dad, 

I love you, so.very.much.