Rosie, old girl, you’re a great old pup
And when your time with us is up
I hope that there’s a place for you
With Daisy, and maybe others you knew
A place where you can romp and play
Or curl up and snooze the hours away
Somewhere way off in outer space
And though the young one takes your place
In our minds and hearts your memory won’t fade
A happier world your life has made
I’ve had many dogs in my life, this is true
But none that I cherished more than you
I’d have taken you home in a heart beat you know
If they had decided to let you go
But you had a good home and many friends
I hope that it’s peaceful when your life ends
It’s the best that any of us can hope for
I’ll miss you, old buddy, I can say no more.
GOOD BYE, GOOD DOG
- Gary Mallon

Old Rosie was my second love. She was always there. I will miss her.

Rose 1997-May 2nd, 2008

I will remember her stinky breath wake up call,
I will remember her supportive walks to the wood stove – she keeping watch from the corner of the house
I will remember the groans – of what? – we never knew.
I remember how well she fit in – despite her size and smallness of our house – she was never in my way.
I will always remember her gentleness. Even though she was in pain and the twins trod on her she never did more than growl. And that was OK.
I will remember defending our yard from fearsome squirrels- although chipmunks were fine.