Why did you have to die,
When people loved you so much?

Your owners cried when you were put to sleep,
We didn't want to do it but it was for the best.

I hope you go to doggy Heaven,
If you don't, I would gladly be in Hell,
So you can live happily up there.

I love you Tessa,
Rest In Peace.

[A/N] This short poem is dedicated to my dog Tessa who died at 6:45am New
Zealand time, on the 1st of March 2004. We love her so much and hope she
rests in peace.