When I die, give me away to the children.
If you need to cry, cry for the paws that have not known love.
Give someone a hug, give them what you need to give me.
I want to leave you with something, something as magical as the rainbows that paint the sky.
Look for me in the friends I have known and loved.
Let me live on in your acts of kindness.
Love does not die...  So when all that is left of me is love,
Give me away......
So I can earn my wings and fly in the night, along with the stars,  and twinkle, twinkle, ever so bright.

Your Newfie Angel

When I needed an angel, somehow God knew,
I searched and searched, then he led me to you.
A perfect little lady in each and every way,
For me it was the happiest of all my birthdays!

The day that we found you, tears of joy wouldn't let up,
By the time we got home you were a soggy little pup.
>From the very first day we were bonded like glue,
And now the tears flow again since I no longer have you.

Into all of our lives you brought nothing but joy,
And for Maggie too, as she'd just lost her own boy.
The moment I saw you, joy filled my heart,
In our lives you played a most important part.

You were Mom's little helper, earning your keep,
Bringing in the newspaper each day of the week.
Sometimes you struggled, but to the kitchen it came,
Then rewarded with a treat and a "Good Josey Lane!"

You started each day nearly prancing on air,
We shared our food as you sat in YOUR chair.
Now mornings feel empty as I force down my toast,
Starting each day with you is what I'll miss most.

Now who will remind me when it's time to eat,
Pick up your bowl, come find me, and drop it at my feet.
Your cute mannerisms are more than I can name,
But, I promise to remember them my sweet Josey Lane.

From the kitchen I'd hear faint tap, tapping sounds,
Sweet Josey at the pantry, where treats could be found!
So gentle you were - never scratching the wood,
Oh, to hear that sound once more, if only I could.

Living without you just doesn't seem right,
For an angel like you brought such joy and light.
You were smart, beautiful, and precious as could be,
Your memories are many and will always be with me.

You were a mentor to Shiloh from her very first day,
Taught her all you knew, and then you two would play.
Even though she's grown now, if she didn't quite understand,
We'd see her looking to you, for your helping hand.

She misses you already and doesn't understand,
Whatever could have happened to her very best friend.
She'll have to work hard to fill the void you left,
They say dogs don't remember, but YOU, she won't forget.

Your crossing of the Rainbow Bridge is now over,
I picture you and Maggie just romping in clover.
You chase those butterflies and run free like the wind,
Until the day we can all run together again.

          -- Kathy Baker    <LnStrLady@aol.com>