Not a day goes by that I don’t think about you, Choochie boy. The silence you left behind is loud. I still find myself reaching for your leash, expecting to hear your paws tapping across the floor, or turning around to find you curled up in your favorite spot. But you’re not there. And that absence—it’s heartbreaking.
I miss you more than words can ever say.
You were my best friend, my companion, my soul dog. From the moment you came into my life, everything changed. You brought a joy that was pure and unconditional, a kind of love that only someone who’s loved a dog like you could ever understand. You were there through every season of my life—quietly present, always loyal. You made the good days brighter and the hard days easier, just by being near.
I keep going over those final days in my head. I wish they had gone differently. I wish I had known. I wish I could have been there in the way you needed, the way I always promised I would be. You had never been to the vet without me before. I was always right by your side, holding you, reassuring you, letting you know you were safe and loved.
But this time, I couldn’t be. And that will forever break my heart.
Still, I hope you knew. I hope you felt my love, even from a distance. I hope you knew how hard I tried and how deeply I cared—every single day of your life, and especially at the end.
I miss your eyes—the way they always understood. I miss your tail wags, your silly habits, the way you somehow knew when I needed comfort. You were more than a pet. You were family. You were home.
I find comfort in believing that this isn’t truly goodbye. I believe we’ll be reunited again someday. I believe you’re somewhere peaceful, tail wagging, running free and pain-free, waiting for me. And when that day comes, I know you’ll recognize me instantly. I’ll call your name, and you’ll come running—just like you always did.
Until then, I’ll carry your memory with me. I’ll honor you by loving others a little harder, being a little more patient, and remembering what you taught me about loyalty, presence, and joy in the smallest moments.
You were the best boy, Chooch. You always will be.
I miss you. I love you. I’ll see you again.
❤️
