She was four weeks old when she came to me, the runt of the litter she came to be Her dog bitch Mother left her to die, one look in her eyes, I had to try I took her home late that night, fed her by hand to make her all right It was quite an ordeal but she pulled through, I was glad I had done it, we became two.

No kids to run play with for her, so I gave her away to a family for sure They had lots of kids, a large family galore, In less than a week they were back at my door Gi–Gi was sick and came home to stay, I gladly took her back, I'm happy to say She was definitely mine and that's a fact, We soon met Linda and formed a love pact.

Gi–Gi was jealous and feisty at first, she'd lie between us to prevent our touch A playful growl or small nip was the worst, to let Linda know, she was there first It didn't take long, they were another two, now I had both girls, what would I do When I was around, Gi–Gi was near me, except to be fed, it was Linda she'd go see.

She's now nearing the end of the line, she's old, deaf and damn near blind She's tired and sick, sleeps most of the day, sometimes she fools us and wakes up to play When that happens we're happy to say, she has blessed us again with another fine day At 17 years, she's both tired and sick at best, we pray she won't suffer till she lays final to rest.

I just hope and pray when her time nears, her hearing, eyes and any illness is fixed That she will once again be able to hear and see and again be at my side near me A great friend indeed, she's been loyal and true, she will look faithfully around and wait for me Then someday, Gi–Gi and I will wait for Linda to again become three.

This is one of the hardest days of my life, I have just come back from the Vet's, alone This is what I felt that Gi–Gi said to me as she licked my hand and looked up at me smiling Since I cannot talk, please look in my eyes, they will tell you what you'd hear me say.

To my loving loyal owner's, Linda & Norm Meaders.

Well, the end is near that we all knew would someday come, my time with you is almost done It's Monday, May 12th 2008, I just want you to know before it's too late. You've been good to me, the best you could be, My eyes are covered with cataracts It's difficult for me to see, my hearing is gone; my legs are all crooked, my back arched up high My rear legs now are dragging real close to the ground, I cry out with painful yelps that I no longer control.

I beg and plead with you, my time on earth with you is finally done, I'm ready to go now, try not to fret I'll wait up ahead like a true loyal pet, We'll be together again, someday you'll see I'm going on a long trip to care for your family already gone, who's now expecting and waiting for me We'll all three ache and hurt real bad inside us, It's hard to hide from others until they all understand Your sister and I who both died while unable to walk, will now become my new owner above.

Together, we'll both be able to run and to play, we'll all meet again somewhere, someday up ahead. Please try to rest easy and remember, I'll miss you just as you'll miss me Just so you know I'll never forget, I'll look in on you often, I'm Gi–Gi, your loving pet.

Gi–Gi was put to rest peacefully this morning at 8:20 AM. She will be cremated and then buried.

Written in loving memory of her by Norm.