Letters of Intent: I hate this

To our new neighbors,

Our relationship is officially over.  You knowingly moved next door to three small children with two vicious dogs.  Your dogs entered our property, without welcome, on the very day you moved in.  They seemed friendly enough, but when I brought them back you didn't seem in the least concerned that your potentially dangerous dogs were roaming free. 

The events of the last 24 hours have been horrific for our family.  Have you ever come home to find that the sweet dog you were dog-sitting, the dog with absolutely no enemies in the world, had been attacked?  I doubt it.  I think the more appropriate question is how many other animals have your dogs killed?  Because our friends sweet Ranger is now dead.   Because of your negligence.  You have stolen years of memories from six young children who loved this dog.  Right now, I want nothing to do with you.

Waiting for court next Wednesday

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To our neighbors,

I still don't know how you did it.  It was only God that both of you were outside during the attack and recognized what was happening.  You thought nothing of your own safety, but instead rushed in to try to save a sweet dog.  A 75 year old grandpa with a cane and a 45 year old daycare owner with a rake.  And, somehow, you succeeded.  You kept Ranger safe until the Animal Control officers were able to respond.  You are my heros.

Love,
Baking cheesecakes this weekend in gratitude

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Sweet Jaime, Kim, & Dr. Goddard,

You have earned my respect as Animal Control employees.  Your first concern was for Ranger, and the safety of our family.  You made sure the dogs were removed so that our children could be safe.  You cried with us when Ranger died - it is obvious your love for animals runs deep.  I know you will do everything in your power to make sure those dogs never return. 

Gratefuly,
Proud of our officers

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Sweet Ranger,

It is so quiet tonight at our house.  There are three little girls who dearly miss you, who cried in my arms.  You were not technically their dog, but you might as well have been.  We loved you like our own.  Last night we could hardly sleep, any of us.  It just seemed so different without you there.  This morning we were so sure you were going to be OK, that you would be home with us tonight. 

Instead, I had to come home alone and explain to three little girls that you were gone.  I picked up your toys, your bowl, your bones.  I don't have the heart to fill in the holes you dug in my flowers.  When you dug them, I was frustrated with you.  Now, I just wish you could be here to dig more.  I would let you tear apart my entire yard if I could.  I would give anything to have you back.

I am so sorry, sweet boy.   I should have taken you with us last night.  You would have loved the river, the kids.  But I had a migraine, and didn't want to deal with another kid to keep control over.  I was so selfish.  I could have protected you from those evil beasts.  Maybe you would still be here if I had. 

I am so sorry we weren't here.  I cannot imagine how scared you were.  You have never had an enemy - the world was your friend.  You didn't even snap at the officer who carried you to her truck and took you to the hospital.  You tried to look up and see me when I came to see you this morning.  If I would have known your poor body was going to give out, I wouldn't have left.  I would have stayed with you.  I didn't want you to die without anyone who loved you. 

You were one of Gods sweetest creatures.  Obnoxious, attention-deprived, crazy, yes.  But sweet.  I have no doubt that, had my children been home, you would have given your life to protect my family.  I love you, sweet boy.  I will never forget you.

Love,
Missing you