Sassy - The last post

This is the last thing I posted on Facebook in response to the overwhelming response from my friends to the news that my little girl Sassy had died.

"To everyone who has posted I can't thank you enough. Sassy was my special girl, she had been with me since 5 weeks of age and spent every day (bar the odd uni class) with me for two years our bond was cast and set.

She saw me through some very hard times, on some days she was the reason I got out of bed some mornings, she gave my life purpose.

Patrick came along and fell in love with her just as she fell in love with him (occasionally a source of jealousy for me :)). We then got her a sister Evie and another special bond was cast and set, Jedi was next and our family was complete.

Over the years she has been my constant companion. She made me a better person, she taught me compassion and respect and love for all beings. She had eyes that drew you in and a smile that rocked my world!

She also had heart as bigger than any human being I know and for those of you who met Sassy you were aware of her special nature and constant affection.

We were all blessed to have shared moments with her. I miss her dearly. My heart aches and there is a hole that can not be filled. She was my best friend and I will miss her.

Thank you to everyone who has posted, texted and called. The outpouring of warmth and generosity is overwhelming.

But please celebrate and remember my girl. She is a far greater soul than I will ever be, it is she who deserves your love.

Thank you friends XXXXX"

One of my biggest concerns is that I'll forget her, all the times we shared and all the little things that made her my best friend and why she had such a special way with people.

I have decided to start a blog about my our life with Sassy, it will be both a cathartic exercise and hopefully will introduce more people to my gorgeous girl.