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Farewell, Dear Master �

You have been my teacher, my friend and most beloved companion. I was like your
child, totally dependent on you for all my needs. But I never grew up or moved away
as children do, I just grew to love and need you more each day, each month, each year.

I never went hungry because you fed me dinner and gave me water every day. When
the weather was bad I found comfort in the warmth and safety of your house. I
delighted you by learning tricks, but what you may not have realized is that I loved
learning from you because I lived to please you.

The touch of your hand stroking my fur made my life worthwhile. Although I barked at
noises in the night, the postman�s footsteps, and the ringing of the doorbell; the voice
of my master was the one sound that I cherished most.

Your moods became my moods. When you were sad or lonely, I nuzzled closer to
comfort you. There were times you became upset with me because I soiled the carpet,
chewed on a piece of furniture, or barked too much. But do not feel bad about those
times when you scolded me � I needed to learn right from wrong, and I always
understood when things weren�t going your way or when you�d had an unpleasant day
at work.

There is no need for you to harbor guilt or remorse on my behalf. You loved me and
blessed me with more happiness than most animals will ever know. Instead of
wondering what you could have done differently, remember the funny things I did and
the happy times we enjoyed together.

Though it is hard for you to understand, I was ready to pass on from this life. Our time
together was short, but if we�d had fifty years together, you still would have not been
ready for me to leave.

So please, master, share your life with others. Do not refuse the opportunity to give
another lucky pet the love you have given me. No animal will ever take my place in
your heart, but there is another one who needs you and who will grow to love you as
much as I did.

I am now at peace and I no longer feel pain. You gave me a wonderful home and a
happy existence on this earth.

So please be happy � go on with your life and give your love to others. Although I no
longer share your world, I will always live in your heart, and you in mine.

Farewell, Dear Master