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..........
happy heavenly birthday... we always remember you and your name... to have a friend like you is the best gift ever...
ReplyDeletethank you!! Yes, he sooo suited his name!!!! I totally misnamed Levi lol, Levi's name should have been "Rowdy"...I could kick myself for not waiting to name him once I had a better take on his personality. lol
DeleteHappy 15th Birthday in Heaven, Dakota.
ReplyDeleteBig healing hugs to mom. ♥
Happy heavenly birthday, Dakota!
ReplyDeleteIt's so hard to lose a beloved family member. Happy Birthday in heaven, Dakota♥
ReplyDeleteAwww, Caren, this made me cry. Lots of hugs and purrs to you as you remember Dakota on his birthday. ♥
ReplyDeleteDerry and Kim
Weepy tears, but happy tears that Dakota gave you so much love, and filled your life with bounties of JOY. And in return you gave him the best Forever Home any of us could wish for. Love, Dori and Kim, the Wonderpurr Gang
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday in Heaven, dear Dakota. Love and hugs to you and Lenny, Caren.
ReplyDeleteHugs and purrs on this sad remembrance day.
ReplyDeleteDang, it is still so sad. Happy Birthday sweetest Angel Dakota and hugs to your earthly family, the miss you and love you.
ReplyDeleteI know. Especially with him having missed Cody for the 9 days he lived after Cody passed. The memories I have of Dakota pacing around looking sad, searching for Cody break my heart and won't leave my mind. They were both so special.
DeleteHappy Birthday, Dakota. We miss you.
ReplyDeleteHugs and purrs to you, Caren, as you remember you special boy xx
thank you so much sweetness, I do too :(
Deletehappy birthday to you Dakota; maybe you can send a "message" to Levi, that
ReplyDeletemom and dad should cook TWO burgers today; one in your honor ... and one for Levi
.... to honor you ♥♥
we send big time hugs to Mom C and Dad L ♥♥♥
nope, no burgers today :( No ground meat in the house and we are trying to hold off giving Levi "human" food. He's so giant-sized that we don't want him turning into a "begging" kind of a dog. But...that WAS a good idea!
DeleteOh Caren, it seems like he’s not been gone long and still around. Beautiful tribute to the one and only Dakota 💜
ReplyDeletePurrs to you as you remember your special boy…and Dakota sure was handsome!…on this day.
ReplyDeleteNice to see Dakota again. How the time has flown two years already.
ReplyDeleteSending you hugs as you remember your sweet boy. XO
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely tribute to such a special family member <3
ReplyDeleteYes, pets are members of the family!
WE send lots of purrs and comforting thoughts as you remember sweet Dakota!!
Purrs, Julie and "mum" Nancy
You know that I understand that the love we have for our sweet pets NEVER goes away even after they have left us. I truly know and believe that Dakota is right there with you every single moment - certainly in your heart. Hugs.......
ReplyDeleteLove, Pam
Happy Heavenly Birthday, Dakota! We miss you too.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and your special boy. We miss him too.
ReplyDeleteHappy Heavenly birthday Dakota! What a loving tribute. <>
ReplyDeleteHappy birthday in Heaven, Dakota. We love and miss you, buddy.
ReplyDeleteOh, dear...we are so very late...nonetheless...we too want to send your our belated Birthday greetings:
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday in Heaven, Dakota!
We love you still and always will.
Dakota is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThinking of you especially on this day.
Such a lovely tribute to your sweet Dakota, who will always be remembered.
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