My German Shepherd, Tressiter, I love you as much as ever.

by Cindy Gates Ho
(York, Pa.)

Tressiter, you enriched my life more than I could ever express. You were faithful, loving and made me laugh with your funny ways.

You left me with a beautiful son of yours who is my link to you today. He is thirteen years old now, as you were when you had to leave me.

I cry tears of sadness as I imagine the day he must leave me too. I can see you by the "bridge" as you sniff the air and turn around to see Zed bounding toward you. I imagine your joy at seeing him and I think you will know the sadness I feel as I now miss you both.

Run and play my friends, I will join you one of these days. You are loved, you are loved, you are loved.