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Dear Remo,

It was one year ago today that I lost you. My pain has not lessened. I cry (sob actually) for you at least once a day. Most days I cry at least several times. When I think about you it feels like someone is sitting on my chest making my heart ache for you even more. I have never had a dog affect me the way that you did. I don't think I will ever be able to give my whole heart (what is left of it anyway) to another dog. I would give everythng I own to have you back with me. I still love my other dogs, but it was different with you. You were my heart/soul mate. I will never have another dog like you.

Training with you used to be the highlight of my day. Off leash heeling, with you carrying your beloved pink Frisbee in your mouth, changing speeds from running, to our "little old lady" one inch steps, won't ever happen again. I can't begin to express how much I miss you.

I hope that you are handling our separation better than I am. I have never had anything devastate me as much as losing you. At least I have stopped curling up in your dog bed for hours at a time, bawling my eyes out. Your huge portrait makes me cry and smile at the same time.

Please know that I will love you forever. You were my dream dog and I was lucky to have known you. I just wish it had been for longer. I miss you my giant, crazy dog. I miss you.


Love,

Mom

Oh I am so sorry!!!! I understand your pain

Remo, I feel your pain.

Your bond survives even death-please take comfort there.

MJ

to you, Lea...

and more

Remo left you much too soon and sudden

I am so very sorry

Deep Love = Deep Pain and it really makes it hard. I am so sorry.

I am not sure which would be worse - feeling such pain, or never having loved an animal so much.

I am so sorry for the loss of your heart dog, Remo.

Run free with a frisbee in your mouth, sweet Remo.

Your special Remo felt every bit of your devotion and cherishing of him. Wishing you some comfort and strength in missing your special, darling boy.

I am so sorry for your loss and pain, Lea. A great dog, and a great bond.

I feel your pain. It was 33 years ago last week that I adopted my heart dog as a puppy from a rural pound in the Midwest. I was little more than a human pup myself. Not a day without me thinking of her and missing her. I am incredibly fortunate having had her in my life.

As Bonnie and Jean said in other words and so well, having experienced that love is a special gift. Dogs celebrate life, and know so well how to, one of their special gifts to us. We can, too.

Your tribute To Remo made me remember the lyrics of 'The Rose', remember?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxSTzSEiZ2c

Some say love it is a river
that drowns the tender reed
Some say love it is a razer
that leaves your soul to blead

Some say love it is a hunger
an endless aching need
I say love it is a flower
and you it's only seed

It's the heart afraid of breaking
that never learns to dance
It's the dream afraid of wakingthat never takes the chance
It's the one who won't be taken
who cannot seem to give
and the soul afraid of dyingthat never learns to live

When the night has been too lonely
and the road has been too long
and you think that love is only
for the lucky and the strong
Just remember in the winterfar beneath the bitter snows
lies the seed
that with the sun's love
in the spring
becomes the rose

(Lyrics and Song Music by Amanda McBroom)

I am so sorry for your sorrow. I can feel your pain.

I have no doubt he knows that and he cherished every moment he spent with you here on earth..

It's always harder on us when it's that "truly special dog" that we loose so early.. Do something extra important in honor of your Remo!

Hugs to you..

Your letter to Remo made me cry.... Big hugs...sorry words are so inadequate.