In memory of River

River was a beautiful girl taken from us far too soon. She was almost 2, and was my best friend. She was there first thing when I woke up, I would make her breakfast and sometimes put treats in to make it extra special, if I gave her a treat by hand she would run it over to her bowl to eat it with her breakfast, her brother would finish off any food that she left as he was much bigger. She followed me around the house when I was home, even in the bathroom, jumping into the sink for fuss! She was feisty and brought in all kinds of animals, she started bringing in leaves when she was a kitten and was so proud of herself. She would always greet me at the door when I got home, coming outside the front to have our daily outdoor fuss before coming in for a treat and fuss. She used to hug my arm tightly when she slept keeping me safe. I always shared my chicken dinner with her, she was so loved. We gave her a safe, loving home, all the treat and fuss she wanted. Im at a loss now that she's gone, her and her brother spent a lot of time together and I have a million pictures of them playing or laying together. She passed away 22/03/26 after being hit by a car, the people didn't stop and another couple picked her up and took her to the vets even though she was already gone. We're heartbroken, I've never experienced grief like this. I keep replying the evening in my head, if only I had done something different, if only the car was going slower or paid more attention. I know I can't change what has happened and it kills me. I love you I miss you I'll keep you with me always, rest in peace pipsqueak you brought so much joy and love Into our lives I thank you or being with us even for such a short time. I'm not sure if this will help anyone but I have started writing down all my memories with her to keep them alive, I'm not ready to let her go.

by Hayley White