I named you Polaroid because when I would come home you shook your tail like a polaroid picture. It always made me smile and laugh to see you shakin' your little rump so much it made you walk sideways. It also made me feel so loved and happy to come home to you.
You were the one who found me. I will never forget your sweet little face the day I first met you. I was in my car getting ready to step out, and you ran up to me, put your paws on my knee and looked up at me seeming lost and like you needed help. There were others standing around on the street, so I am not sure what made you come up to me, but I am so incredibly happy that you did. That first night, I tried to make a cozy place for you to sleep on the floor next to my bed, but you were not having it. You barked at me with so much attitude, I swear it was like you were saying, "not uh, you better let me in that bed!" I did not know at the time how long I would get to keep you, and thought you might be used to sleeping in a bed, so I let you in. You were so tiny, but somehow you took up the entire bed leaving me laying sideways on one edge.
You were my best friend, my angel and my sweet loving baby. You have been there for me through some of the most difficult times in my life. Your love and your cuddles kept me going. Knowing I had to take care of you and give you as much love as you had for me gave me a reason to get up on some of my darkest days. All my good days and great days were always even better when I would get to spend time with you. I'm so grateful to have had you in my life.
I loved how adventurous you could be, I loved taking you on walks or runs b/c you seemed so free and happy. I even loved your snore, because it was so ridiculous that such a little pup could make such a big noise. You sounded like a bear, my sweet Polo Bear. I loved the tapping of your little feet on hardwood floors and tile, and also how you could run so heavy, sounding like an elephant on stampede. I loved your attitude and how clever you were, I swear you were part human. You even slept with your head on the pillow and a blanket like a human sometimes. I loved watching scary movies with Van, and how you would run back and forth between us on the couch to check and see if we were ok and wondered why we were screaming. I loved how soft your fur was, and especially your ears. Getting to pet you was like therapy. I loved your snuggles and cuddles, too.
I miss you so much now sweet baby because I loved and appreciated you so much. I paid attention and cherished every little moment and detail. It is so hard for me to accept and understand that I won't have those moments anymore, that my daughter will not get to fully experience how wonderful you were. It breaks my heart that you are not with us. You filled up such a big part of my heart, and it is yours forever.
Thank you so much baby for finding me, for loving me, for letting me dress you up, for fighting for so long, for being the incredible half dog/half human that you were. I love you always Po.