We met Toby for the first time on December 31st, 2000 in the parking lot of Home Depot. He was six-weeks-old and ornery as all get out. Little did I know that this tiny creature would change my life for the better. Shortly after, we almost lost Toby to Parvovirus but fortunately, we had an amazing vet that cared for him for two full weeks. Once home, he was our little buddy. He went everywhere with us and truly became our child. In fact, he helped make us a family. The most important thing that Toby taught me was how to love something so purely and unconditionally. He was with us for 15 years until one day, he just wasn’t himself any longer. The night before he died, I sat down on the floor next his bed and looked into eyes. It was almost as if he was telling me that it was alright. It was his time. We were there with him as he quietly went to sleep for the last time. Although his absence has been felt throughout our home and life, I am grateful to God that we had him for his brief stay on this Earth. He will always have our hearts and we will always love him. Heaven’s Rainbow Bridge has been wonderful throughout this difficult process. He is now back home with us. He is now in a place where he may forever watch over us.