my condolences, it's tough losing a best friend that lived it's whole life to be caring.
maybe he'll meet my old dogs...Scruffy, Snuffy, Pepper, Aspen, Pug (a pug, i was 4 and not yet innovative on coming up with names)....although if he meets Snuffy he'd be best advised to steer clear after dinner-time...gastric issues...not a pleasant smell.
"You have a special place Dear Lord
that I know you'll always keep
A special place reserved for dogs
when they quietly fall asleep
With large and airy kennels
and a yard for hiding bones
With maybe a little babbling creek
that chatters over stones.
With wide green fields and flowers
for those who never knew
about running freely under
Your sky of perfect blue.
Lord,I know You keep this Special Place
And so to you I Pray,
For one Special dog
Who quietly died today
Who was full of strength & love
and so very, very wise.
The puppy look they once had
Had long since left their eyes.
They are dearly missed my Lord
By a very good friend of mine.
They went to join their ancestors
To Your land that is divine
So, speak to my pet softly please
And give it a warm hello.
Here is a Special gift to you Dear Lord
From us, who loved her so."