Dear Dakota, today, you would have been 15 years old. It is the second birthday in 15 years that you are not here with us. The photo below was taken a few days before your 13th birthday.....I never dreamed it would be your last on this Earth.
There isn't a day that goes by that your Daddy and I don't think of you, there isn't a day that goes by that we don't mention your name, there isn't a day that goes by that we don't miss you, there isn't a day that goes by where we don't still love you. We will NEVER stop loving you. .
Our precious Dakota, we miss that incredible smile
and your Sheltie kisses.
You were our FIRST Sheltie, you gave us 13 incredible years......you loved us til your last breath with all of your heart.
I should be making you your traditional hamburger for your birthday. You loved those traditional birthday burgers so much, and I loved watching you enjoy them.
Happy Birthday in Heaven our precious Sheltie Boy.......
Never, ever forget how much Daddy and I miss you and love you. Happy Birthday precious Dakota, love from Mommy and Daddy forever..........
Awww...what a special tribute and yes, it is extremely hard to write like you just did...and wow, that lady saved a card?? Dakota knew it was time for her to show it to you!
ReplyDeleteSending huge hugs and lots of love to you as you remember your precious Angel Dakota in Heaven...and a Happy Heavenly Birthday to him!
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Lots of purrs to you as you remember Dakota today. I know you've never stopped missing him.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute to your precious boy♥ Happy Birthday in Heaven, Dakota. We so understand the waves of grief. Hugs to your mom and dad♥
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness...no, oh, YOUR goodness in that lovely, sweet, smiling Sheltie. You must have had the best 14 years you have ever had, all together and that smile in the middle. I cried when I read your daddy's poem. What a beautiful, beautiful poem for all treasured animals. Thank you for that poem
ReplyDeleteA most precious post honoring darling Dakota's Angel Birthday. I know the pain and heartache and feel it every single day - even Teddy's crazy little self doesn't erase the love I will always have for my Sammy. Sending you and Lenny hugs on this sad birthday - but then again how incredibly lucky you were to have Dakota in your lives! That's what we must remember when sadness threatens to overcome us - that JOY of having known them at all.
ReplyDeleteLove, Pam
Oh, Caren, this is such a beautiful post; I'm crying. Sending lots of hugs, and purrs from Derry, as you remember angel Cody's birthday. ❤️
ReplyDeleteIt is so very sad and all the first without him will be the worst. Mom still can't do much with anything Emma without crying, like now even reading this post. Dakota is with you and his love will be with you forever. GBGV hugs.
ReplyDelete((hugs)) ♥
ReplyDeleteAlways and forever, that's how much we love our beloved animals. And Dakota was a very special dog indeed. May the beautiful memories you have of him bring you comfort today, as you celebrate the joyous times you shared in the past. Love to you all.
ReplyDeleteHappy Heavenly Birthday sweet boy.
Love Jan, Milo and Alfie xxx
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dakota. What a beautiful tribute to your precious boy.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday Angel Dakota! Your Mom sure did a beautiful tribute to you and you'll always have such a special and huge place in her heart.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post to your beloved Angel Dakota. He will always live in your hearts, and you will see him again one day, Caren. XO
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday in Heaven, sweet Dakota.
Happy Birthday to your beautiful Dakota, Caren. I miss so many who are at the Rainbow Bridge so I know that the love stays with you, always. Purrs from us.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to Angel Dakota! What a lovely tribute.
ReplyDeleteHugs to you as you remember your precious boy. These anniversaries are hard.
ReplyDeleteThat was a very beautiful tribute. More than proper, loving and heartfelt. ♥xxoo♥
ReplyDeleteDakota was one of a kind. What a lovely tribute for him Caren. I always enjoyed his blog and his antics with Cody. Birthdays of those who are over the bridge are always so hard. Thank YOU for sharing him with us. Sending you virtual hugs. ♥Love♥ Barb
ReplyDeleteI forgot to wish you a Happy Purim "Chag Purim Sameach"!
DeleteSo beautiful. Hugs.
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Beautiful tribute to Dakota. Sending you hugs and love as you remember your sweet boy. XO
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful birthday tribute to beloved Dakota. We never stop missing them, and the love continues. Wishing Dakota a wonderful heavenly birthday.
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday in Heaven, dear Dakota. Hugs for you an Lenny, Caren.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful birthday tribute, what a beautiful pup.
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday, Angel Dakota!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely birthday tribute for Dakota. Happy 14th in your heart. They live on in us forever. Sending hugs to you and hubby.
ReplyDeleteYou're missed by so many, Dakota. Love and purrs to your wonderful family on this difficult day.
ReplyDeletePurrs to you as you remember your beautiful boy today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful tribute. Many hugs to you.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a beautiful tribute,
ReplyDeleteSending purrs, love and hugs to you as you remember your sweet boy xx
Your pup was an obviously happy and cute boy! Losing them is so hard.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! He sure was and it sure is. We miss him every day. While we LOVE our "GIANT!!" Sheltie puppy lol, we miss our sweet and loving Dakota more than I have the words for. I KNOW you understand!!!
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