Monday, January 19, 2009

The Loss of a Wonderful Friend

Sunday January 11th Pita left us and went to Heaven. Everyone who knew Pita loved him and how could you not as he loved you back.

Pita lived a very long life full of car rides, ice cream cones, popcorn bowls to himself, camping trips and too many toys and treats to count. He also got a little brother in 2004 which gave him more spunk. Buster and Pita loved each other and also bugged each other at the same time.

When David and Denny came to the family Pita was not too happy but came to love them just as much as they loved him. Then in March of 2006 I brought home a baby that stayed and grew up. Pita was very protective of Catie when she was a baby. If she would cry when I was not in the room the dogs would come and get me with Pita in the lead. He learned to love her more as she ate big people food and spilled lots for him to clean up.

We knew that Pita was getting older but it is still a very sad time, mostly for me I guess. Catie still wants to get treats for Pita and when she saw a picture of him she tried to take him out of the picture saying "I want Pita." Buster is still looking for Pita and wont leave anyones side. He has gotten lots of new squeaky toys and extra treats and love. We had a dinner in celebration of his life with chocolate cake to top it off. David bought a lucky bamboo that holds Pita's tags for us to remember him.

Denny handmade Pita's casket, Catie bought 3 roses and made a picture for Pita to put with him. We found our favorite pictures and put them in with a card from me. We know that Pita is in Heaven with Bob and all of our loved family and friends running and playing and waiting for us.

Pita, we love you always and miss you everyday. Christi, Catie, David, Denny and Buster.

No comments: