Klaus

2008 - 2020

I knew the day would come where we would have to part ways and say goodbye, but when that day came you took a piece of me with you.
Klaus, you were the best dog I've ever had, you were deathly loyal, loving, and always at my side. You were my best friend, my first love, one of the brightest stars in my universe, you licked away tears and loved me unconditionally when I didn't even love myself. You were there through it all, good and bad times, but you always had a wagging tail, sang me the songs of your people, and you were always so happy to be with me all no matter what the day brought.
We shared many wonderful years together, took many trips to Taco Bell, we discovered the Georgia mountains together, and spent our days in between just happy to be with each other. Now, I feel lost without you. When I moved out and went to college, it was hard to leave you behind, but I knew I'd always come home and that you would be there. But now... Now all I have is a memory to come home to. I don't want to welcome in another day that you won't be here, but we don't have much choice in that matter, do we my sweet puppy.
When you left this world you also took a piece of me with you, but I guess now I have something to look forward to when it's my turn to leave this world behind. I know you'll be waiting for me, you were always so loyal that way. So maybe it's not a goodbye after all, but more of a see you later.
Until then, I hope you find all the squirrels that are just barely too fast for you and your babies never stop squeaking. I'll never forget how much you loved chasing squirrels and your toys, no matter how much time goes by.
I love you more than you could ever know, I always have and I always will.