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My father wanted me to pass this along to all our dogster pals: I promise at some point, I will thank each and everyone of you individually. Love Amanda and the doxie gang. and this is the email, my father sent me that I'll share with all of you.




Amanda please pass on my thank you's for all the Love that has been shown for Rascal and us all, these are some very kind and Loving people that have a heart of gold. May God Alway's Bless Them & There Wonderful Pet's " Children" .

May God Bless,

Dear Daddy,

Rascal

1992 - 2008

Dear Daddy,

My time here on earth, is near and God has called me home. I didn’t want to go at first because I saw the tears in your eyes and knew how much you would miss me. But daddy, God says it’s okay because we will meet again, in Heaven and spend all our days together. But my time is now and he needs me, more than you do. I know it’s hard to believe, but I’ve heard I’ll be pain-free and I’ll be able to chase all the furry animals I want. I can eat all the human food a dachshund could want, without being told, watch your weight Rascal or the worst it’s human food, Rascal. Don’t I look human, dad? I always thought I was.

I know, it will be tough and you’ll go through the year of firsts, but look upon the stars in your time of sadness and know I’m looking down on you, my heart will still weep and you’ll always be on my mind. But please know that the diseases that broke me down and caused so much, pain are now gone. I’m youthful again, and I want to run and play but it’s not the same without you.

Just maybe I’ll be able to visit you from time to time, when you least expect it…you just may get a lick and you’ll know it’s me. Reminding you that, I love you. It’s okay. Please don’t cry to long, because I just might not want to go through the Gates to Heaven and I’ll think about running back to you. I’ll want to make it all better and I won’t be able to. Like I did when my soul was in my body and we were together here on earth. However, when it rains know that I’m crying and I’m thinking of you.

If at some point, you want to adopt another “me”. I’ll be okay with this because I know the pup that comes into this home will be loved and cherished. But be warned, I’ll probably help it cause trouble, and tell it that you are a sucker for the sad puppy eyes, and that within no time, he will have you wrapped around his wagging tail.

Daddy, I know it’s common that when a pet dies, the human parent doesn’t want to adopt because they feel, it’s replacing the dog they loved for so long. But it’s not, because it will be unique, because God created us different and the new pup will bring you a different type of love than I did. You two will experience different things and different memories. At some point, you will call him, Rascal and I’ll smile above because I know you are thinking of me and that the new pup just listened to me and did a Rascal trait.

When the times comes, that you are ready for a new pup: to cause mischief with, to care for, and you need it to wipe your tears off your face; I’ll ask God to send you a message that it’s okay, to open the gates to your heart, an love another doggy. A doggy that will cherish you and take care of you, just like I did when I was on earth and just like I asked Got to send you a pup to do because I know longer could.

How will you know, when the time has come: Daddy, you’ll know because God, promised me he’d speak to you and you’d listen. He said, you’d take a look at a new dog and just know, he is the one that will need you and you will need him. And you’ll feel peace and be okay with the adoption because you know apart of me lives in your heart and I’ll be whispering in the new pups ears, how to push the limit and cause trouble. But most of all, God promised me and he asked me to tell you, the new pup will never replace me.

I love you, Daddy and it’s fun here. I’ve met Stubby we are playing in the meadows, Grandma (her lap, looks the same) and Grandpa (is giving me treats) say hi and they love you. Don’t worry, Daddy I’ll be taken care of, God promised me that. And he promised he’d take care of you, daddy. Please, know I didn’t want to leave you, but know you are not alone and that I’ll always love you.


Love Rascal