I can vividly remember the first time I met you. You were a bit scared but very curious about the place. You were wondering who these people were and was anxiously trying to find your way back to the home you knew.
I remember how beautiful you look. With fur so white and soft. Little brown spots here and there made you look more elegant. All I ever wanted to do was to hold you in my arms. And you never pushed me away when I did.
I remember how we tried to name you. We kept trying to come up with names like spots, brandy, lassy and finally the name sandy came to mind and it was you. When I said that name to you, you looked at me with those cute little eyes. I would like to believe that it was your way of telling me that you loved the name.
I remember that night that you were sleeping on the couch and I had to wake you up so that you will eat. You were so sleepy that your head kept falling as you tried to stay awake. That is one image that will remain in my head forever because you looked so adorable.
I remember the next day how I just took my eyes of you for a few minutes and the next thing I knew was that you were in the neighbour’s garden. Looking at me from opposite the fence with that “I made it across!!!” look. I always wondered how you managed to squeeze yourself under the fence. I had to lift the fence up so that you can squeeze back in. 
I remember how worried I was when you didn’t make a sound for the first few days you were with us. We thought maybe you had a problem and after the third day when you saw a cat standing at the gate, we finally heard it. After that you couldn’t stop. You barked at every little creature that moved.
I remember how excited you get when there are lizards on the wall. You will think that you are human and stand on two legs to jump and try to catch it. How I used to get you all excited by simply pointing in a direction and telling you that there was a lizard there. You will run from wherever you are with your tail wagging violently, you try to sniff to see if you can find it. And when you don’t, you look at me and walk away. No matter how many times I do it, you fall for it every single time.
I remember how much you hate to take a bath. I had to practically drag you and carry you to the bathroom and you use to just try and inch away from the water. After that you were the happiest clean dog there ever was, although it didn’t last long.
I remember how you used to wait religiously at the door just waiting for Mummy to get back and your head pops up when you see her walking. Before you know it, you are already at the front gate whining to her. And your tail just keeps on turning in circles.
You are always so excited to meet new people and you made them your best friends every time they came around. You loved the attention and the patting. You are the gentlest dog anyone could ever wish for. And I’m glad I had a chance to be with you for two wonderful years.
There were times when I wasn’t a good owner. I hardly took you for walks and had very little time to play with you but if I had another chance with you I will do it every single day. I guess its true when they say that you never realize how much you love something until it’s gone. And to me that something is you, Sandy who will always have a place in my heart and no other dog can take that away. I know you have a lovely home with people who love you and you are well taken care of and I am at peace with that.
Every time I was down, you light me up and at this moment I really wish that I had 10 minutes with you so that you can light me up again because I need it so badly. No one can make me forget everything like you do.
I just miss you so badly…. Everyone at home misses you… I would give up the world just to hold you and play with you for 10 minutes… just 10 minutes… I don’t think I have ever loved a dog this much before. You weren’t just a dog; you were the greatest friend and companion anyone could ever have. The person you are with right now is the luckiest person on planet earth to have you around. And that I know is true.
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