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Dear Ashley,

It's been a little over three years (last May 12th, we remembered you fondly) since your passing. I've been keeping track of how long it's been since I last saw you and since our world changed forever because of your passing.

I decided to write here again after so long because a friend of mine is mourning the death of her own dog, Jasmine. She told me how bad she was feeling and suddenly, the memories of May 12, 2006 came to mind.

I just used my experience with you, Ash, to help this friend -- to let her know that it's okay to grieve, to be sad, to feel for a dog the way you'd feel if it were a person. I let her know that she's not alone, that she's got people (dog lovers like myself) who are behind her.

Still missing you, Ash. I hope that these last three years in Doggie Heaven have been fun! Have you seen Spikey lately? Take care of Jasmine for my friend, okay? Show her around Doggie Heaven so she meets new doggie friends.

Love you!
Mama Tin