Gizmo

2009 - 2023

Hi, my name is Gizmo. Sadly, and unexpectedly I made my journey over the Rainbow Bridge, early morning of April 3, 2023. I leave behind my mom, dad and extended family.

When I was young, I chewed the chair legs and the corner of the wall, dad thought mom would explode, but she didn’t, she knew I was young; it was at that moment I knew I was going to be the boss of the house for the rest of my days.

Since I was a baby, mom let me sleep with her on the big comfy bed, of course she laid training pads on top of the bedding. She knew I was still learning to potty train, and she knew I hated to be kenneled. Of course, this made it more convenient for me to have my adorable face in hers when she opened her eyes to remind her it was time for my breakfast. I loved mom for understanding me.

Oh, how I loved playing with the kids. We had this one of many games we played frequently, hide and seek. Of course, I’d be the one always to find them, we all loved that game, well at least I know I did!

When the family or friends came to visit, they knew they had to hide their shoes, boots and purses. I’d quickly sneak in and grab one or something from their open purse and run, this was another one of my many games! But I’m sure they weren’t too pleased, but I was having fun watching them try to catch me.

When mom went to work, I was sad. I would lie by the gate waiting for her to come home. When I sensed her coming, I couldn’t contain myself from excitement, I would go and retrieve one of my toys and meet her with it hanging out of my mouth. Mom worked the first four years of our life together, then she retired. I enjoyed the next ten years with her, she devoted most of her time with me. I enjoyed that time with her up until the time I became sick. I could see the love and concern in her eyes, how she tried everything to fix it and comfort me. She went above and beyond to find more ways to help me. Unfortunately, the time came when she could do no more. It pained her to see my suffering and took the next step in which she dreaded. She saw my suffering and ended my pain. I love you mom. I know how much you loved me. I know I’ll always be in your heart, and I’ll always be by your side to protect you like I did while I was there. We were there to protect each other. My mom provided me with the best of everything including her best love.

I had a wonderful life with mom, dad and the extended family, they all loved me to the moon and back. Like how could they not, just look at me! In mom’s heart she knew my life was cut too short with this terrible disease called Cancer. I’ll always be grateful for the life I shared with mom and dad. I hope she remembers that even though I’m gone, she has all the amazing memories of us together. She loved and cherished me and gave me a life that any pup would dream of. Don’t worry mom, it’s beautiful on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge, we’ll be together soon in the future. I’m alright, you loved and took care of me. I’ll forever be grateful for that. I know right now everybody is hurting, especially you and dad, it’s okay to grieve for me. But I’m okay playing with all my new friends here, teaching them my many games. Just remember, I’m free from all pain now and know that you gave me the most amazing 14 years and 2 months any dog would have loved. I love you and you loved me every day of my life.

This is not goodbye...It’s still “I Love You Forever”