The day we got you…
you were just a tiny puppy.
But somehow, you already felt like family!
You grew up with us…
with our kids, our life, our memories.
Camping trips…
car rides…
lazy days on the couch…
and your favorite spot—my bed!!!
You were always right there. You literally lived up to your name!
Watching over us.
Loving us.
Being the best boy without even trying.
Every year on your birthday, you got steak and whipped cream,
because you deserved nothing less.
You were strong.
You were loyal.
You were ours.
And we were yours.
You gave us your whole life,
every single day of it. And we love you sooo very much!
Through every season,
every moment,
you loved us the only way you knew how,
completely.
And even now…
even when your body is tired…
your love never changes.
Thank you for growing up with us.
Thank you for protecting us.
Thank you for loving us!
You were never ‘just a dog.’
You were family.
You were everything.
We love you FUREVER, Shadow.
The best boy… always.