Buttercup the Mixed Breed Dog

Published on Jan 1st, 2008

By Sandra Walker (Location Unknown)

I had Buttercup for 13 great years. She was my shadow. Everywhere I went in the house, she was right by my side. When we would go outside and I would walk back in the house, she was right behind me. She did not like to be outside unless I was out there with her. When I would get home from work and open the door, she was right there to greet me, her tail just a wagging. She was the sweetest, most beautiful dog in the world. She had a great life, and she gave me a great life. She was my best friend.

Three years ago, she became very ill. She almost died, but with the help of my terrific vet, and a lot of love and patience from me, she pulled through. I had her for 3 more wonderful years, for which I am very grateful.

Then in March 2002, she got sick again. I tried for 2 months to get her well, but this time the medicine didn't work. I really thought she was going to be okay, but this time she didn't make it.

Everyone says that with time it will get better. But for me, each day without her gets worse. I miss her so much. I do have 3 other dogs to take care of, but they do not take her place. Buttercup was my first dog; she was extra special to me. I am just lost without her.

Buttercup, I love and miss you very much. Life is not the same without you. It is still hard to believe you are no longer here; I guess I thought you were going to be with me forever.

If I could be granted one wish, that wish would be that I could have you back. I will never forget you. Jeffrey misses you to , Buttercup.

Buttercup, it has been almost a year; I miss you just as much today as I did that horrible day you left me. I didn't want you to leave me. I see you everywhere in the house; I just can't hold you or pet you. Everyone misses you very much, especially Jeffrey and Nanny. But no one misses you as much as I do.

I have been thinking a lot about you when you were a puppy. You were pretty destructive back then. You would bite the baseboards, put holes in the carpet, bite the furniture. I remember getting home from work late one day, and when I walked in, you had torn one of my big couch pillows; there was foam rubber all over the living room floor. You were very mad at me that day. But I still loved you anyway, and it wasn't long before you forgave me for being late.

One summer, Jeffrey and I went to Arkansas and Tennessee. Jamie came to the house and stayed with you. You were about three. I enjoyed the vacation, but at the same time, I missed you very much. I cried every day because I was so lonesome. I couldn't wait to get back home to see you. Having you in my life brought me a lot of joy, and now that you are gone, it has brought me a lot of sadness.

When Buttercup died, my son Jeffrey and my nephew Jamie buried her in my back yard. I made a flower bed over her grave, and my brother-in-law John made a cross with her name on it. She will never be forgotten.

I can't say it enough, Buttercup. I will always love and miss you very much, no matter how much time passes. Rest in peace, my sweet angel.

Hello Buttercup. It has been 2 years since you left me, and I miss you more and more each day. When it comes to you, time does not heal. I have a lot of wonderful memories, and lots of pictures of you, but I want to hold you and pet you, and I can't. My heart aches for you.

I just want you to know how much I think about you, day in and day out. I wish I could have you back in my life; it is not the same without you. It is still hard for me to believe you are gone, even after all this time.

Buttercup, you will always have a special place in my heart. I will love you and miss you forever and ever.

Hi Buttercup. Just wanted to let you know I have not forgotten about you. It has been 4 years; not a day goes by that I don't think about you. I have pictures of you in every room of the house. Everywhere I go I see you; I just can't hold or pet you. I have not been the same since you died. I hope you and Sasha are together and having lots of fun. Both of you will always have a very special place in my heart. I love and miss you very, very much.

Lots of Hugs and Kisses, Momma

Hello my sweet Buttercup. It is hard to believe it has been 5 years since you died. Sometimes it seems like just yesterday. I miss you soo much. I know you and Sasha are having fun together. Snowball and Muffin said to tell you hello. Nibbles says hello too. You and Sasha did not know Nibbles, but she is a sweet girl. I just want to let you know I will always have dogs, but I will never forget you and Sasha. Both of you brought soo much joy and happiness into my life. There will always be a special place in my heart forever and ever.

Lots of love, hugs and kisses, Momma and Jeffrey (May 21, 2007)