As you can see, on the upper right corner, Hanna was a tiny little pup.  Although small in size, her personality was huge.  From the first day I met her, at the kennel where she was born, she always to seemed to ask, “Hey what about me?”  This little white fur ball looked up at me from her pen and eloquently but demonstratively insisted I notice her. Well…I did.  Thank you Hanna, for making me see you, and for enriching my life with your presence!

Yes she was a tiny little girl, but she had a natural born drive and curiosity that surpassed her small stature.  Curious, intelligent, quick to learn, a strong desire to learn and interact, and always bright, alert, and outwardly affectionate-she was a bright spot in any day!

For My Owner

Walk with me through the green grass,

Feel the dew moisten our feet,

Climb with me over the hills and rocks,

Making our lives complete.

Run with me through the trees and leaves,

Watch as I playfully dodge and dart,

Warmly call me back again,

See me run into your arms and heart.

Sit with me scratch my neck,

Feel the warmth of my soul,

Hold me snuggly beneath your arms,

Tend to me as I grow old.

Sing with me songs of life,

For it is living I enjoyed the most,

Watch me gallop with tail held high,

See me smiling as I prance and you boast.

Lay with me by your side,

Hold me till I feel no pain,

Remember the spark and twinkle of my eyes,

How I taught you that life was a game.

See my head turn as you speak,

With wonder and curiosity,

Remember how I looked at you,

And how you smiled each time you saw me.

Keep those memories in your heart,

Picture them in your mind,

Whenever you’re sad maybe missing me,

Remember memories of a special kind.

Try not to grieve too much for me,

I’ll wait at a very special place,

You’ll know when you have arrived there,

you’ll see the spark of my little white face.

I’ll be the one sitting in front,

Wagging my tail to and fro’,

I’ll be waiting with all the others,

To share  joy in knowing, we’re all home.