Patton Puppy Paws Puddles Howell December 26, 2004-May 8, 2020

Our sweet and beloved Patton left this world on May 8th.  We have been holding on tight to our sweet girl for months now.  We knew this day was coming, but it did not make it any easier.  Patton stopped being able to use her back legs right after Anna's 10th birthday in March.  She could not stand, sit, or walk on her own since then.  We have been using a towel under stomach to get her where she needed to go.  As hard as it was to see her decline, we still loved every second with her.  She was happy and content up until that last day.

Her big personality came out even more during the period she needed us to get around.  Patton was quick to bark and tell us what she wanted.  She also would fall hard into our laps when we would sit next to her.  She absolutely loved those warm sunny days outside.  We spent a lot of time under the shade of Anna's favorite tree (Treelyssa) in the grass.  We set up our soccer chairs all around her and spent countless hours outside.  Patton even would become defiant when it was time to go inside.  Her body would become limp and she'd lay on her side so we couldn't get her up easily.

Quarantine due to Covid all fell at the right time for Patton.  We had nowhere to be and we were all home together.  I have to think God had something to do with the timing.  I don't think we could have left Patton at home much the last couple months, she needed us so much.

It has been really hard for us since Patton passed.  You don't realize how much you rely on the presence of you dog until they are gone.  Our house seems so empty without her.  I miss her so much each morning while I'm working out at home, she used to sit right next to me requesting ear rubs and kisses throughout my workout.  We all just long for the chance to hold her, pet her, talk to her, etc.  I know we will begin to heal with time.  I'm so thankful for all the pictures and videos we've taken over the years.  We love looking at them and talking about all the memories.

Patty girl you will always be in our hearts and we know we see you on the rainbow bridge.