For Triffi with love.

Goodbye
With heavy hearts and tears in our eyes
after all these years; we must say goodbye
Please understand; we've done all we could
if there was anything we could do; you know we would
 
I'm sitting right here; gently rub your ears
while I talk to you softly; trying to hold back the tears
The memories you gave us; we'll never forget
especially the ones; of the day we all met
 
One last hug; and one last kiss
you have no idea; how much you'll be missed
To look into your eyes; this one last time
you tell me it's ok; you know it's your time

Close your eyes now; and go to sleep
we'll pray to the Lord; you're soul he'll keep
Go in peace now; our good friend
we'll stay right here with you; until the end

Dream of that special day and time
when we'll meet at the Bridge; and all will be fine
We'll run and play; side by side
with a soft warm feeling; deep down inside

Your memory will live on; in each one of us
you'll always be number 1; to all of us
Have a safe journey; through the night
I promise when you awake; you'll be in God's light

So with heavy hearts; and tears in our eyes
just for now my friend; we say goodbye.

                          --John Quealy

Most of you know that Triffi, our shelter mascot, has been battling lymphoma.
Today he lost that battle and we gave him one last kiss goodbye.
Please enjoy this collection of photos, a true representation of what a fun, goofy, spirited boy Triffi was.
Justin and I always had a camera ready to capture the moments that made us fall head over heels for this magnificent boy…our “Leather and Lace”.