Sidney

My family lost a very special member on Monday - my puppy girl, Sidney.  We all expected to be sad when she passed, but I don't think we fathomed just how deep our devastation would burrow.  The ache I feel for my poor puppy is beyond words.  And the fact that I wasn't with her, to hug her and kiss her one last time absolutely kills me.  I am flying home to NJ in two weeks, and I was beyond thrilled to hear the pitter patter of her feet against our kitchen floor, or give her a good rub on her tummy.  Instead, I'll be home to bury her ashes.
I've been crying so much that I think people are starting to think I'm crazy. And to them, I would say, you don't know what it's like to feel the love and companionship from an animal.  There is no such thing as a pet being "just a dog."  They are family.  And when you lose family, it's a blow to your heart.  Plain and simple.

She was a great dog.  A little bitchy at times, but unbelievably lovable and absolutely loving.  There is no doubt about that.  She put a smile on ALL of our faces, which isn't the easiest thing to do.
Love you, pooch.