My beloved, innocent boy;

You gave us much love and joy.

Your shaking leg and cute greeting growl

Are missed dearly. We still speak of you now.

The many times you’d peek out your nose

Eagerly waiting for us on the patio.

To raise a dog is to face life’s impermanence.

The loss is real; we feel its deep experience.

Letting you go was the toughest but kindest decision.

The only way to give you peace and end your suffering

We remember Cotton as we remember your brother Candy.

Two sweet Maltese pups, forever in our family.