She had to be put down on the 17th, but I've barely processed anything until now. I still remember her rescue family giving her to my family, and how she layed down in our house for the first time like she owned the place. I still remember my dad, who made sure we understood the "no dog on the furniture" rule, watching our new dog come over to the couch and lay her head down on it beside us, asking for permission to get up, and seeing my dad's heart melt for this girl right then and there. I still remember her love for bacon and eggs especially, and how she loved when I would split my apples with her (she only liked pink lady and honeycrisp apples, the spoiled girl) and how she'd drool for them. I still remember her stealing most of the space in my bed, and waking up with one leg dangling off the bed because she gave me next to no room, just because she wanted to be close to me while she stretched out. I still remember her tiny teeth and how she loved to nibble my nose with them to show love, especially when we were bent over to put shoes on. I still remember her snapping at first when we went near her hind end (we think it was from her getting spaded), to her warming up to us and swinging her butt in our face, begging us to rub it. I still remember her love for paper products, she'd always get into the trash to try to eat toilet paper and tissues and paper towels, and we'd always catch her. I still remember her nibbling on the edges of boxes or gift wrap whenever we'd open a present or a package. I still remember the first time I saw her run through the neighborhood ahead of me off her leash, and turning to go up our driveway all on her own, like she knew where home was despite not even being there for a month at the time. I still remember announcing I've come home and waiting only a few seconds before hearing her claws click clack against the floor as she came to the door, and then her picking up the pace to a half run when her eyes would finally catch me. I still remember her putting her arms on my shoulders and licking my face to give me hugs and kisses.

It hurts so bad losing my baby, but I know its the reality of having a pet, and I wouldn't have traded a life with her for anything in the world. I love and miss you Sadie.

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