Gabriel

2010 - 2021

It is with a heavy heart and tears in my eyes that I must say, my boy Gabriel is no longer suffering.
In his eleven years of life, he brought more love and joy to me and our family than most experience in a lifetime. He was beyond special, and a blessing to all who were lucky enough to know him.
Like a true male, he loved watching TV, sports included. He loved watching basketball and hockey most of all, and wasn't afraid to bark at the referees when needed. He loved his time outside, going on walks, fishing, boating, going to get firewood, being the property guard dog (and my own personal guard dog if anyone ever dare to come within a 3ft radius of me😆) however, swimming....... not so much.
He was definitely smart, and could have you wrapped around his little finger in no time. Every time a visitor comes to the house, he wouldn't even let you get your shoes off before making you get him a treat from the cupboard....you could say no, but he would just turn his head so innocently and stare at you with those eyes, and talk to you until you caved...... we all cave eventually. How can you say no to that face?! He also knew that if he were to go outside, that because he was a good boy, Daddy would give him a treat when he came in...... which lead to much shorter and more frequent "pee breaks" as he grew up...... he was a smart one.
He came into my life at a time when I needed him most. After moving home after a breakup, I was feeling sad and begged my parents to get another puppy, as our dog Brewsky passed away 3 years prior. After weeks of research, I found a litter of adorable yorkiepoos, and my Mom and I went to go pick one out. In a litter of his brothers and sisters, this meek little ball of black fur was being bombarded and picked on, yet squirmed his way out and came right over and wanted to sit on my knee......... he chose me to be his Mom, and I will forever be grateful for that moment.
I will forever treasure the endless afternoon naps after work together, the snuggles on the couch that Dorothy doesn't know about, our viewings of Wizard of Oz, and "Pick a Puppy," our annual summertime swimming "lessons," and of course, laughing at the Leafs together (okay, he barked, I laughed.) And all of the countless times that he could make me laugh when I didn't even want to smile. But most of all, I will treasure the lesson that he taught me, of what true love really feels like.
Gabriel, you were not just a pet, or a family dog....... you my Goosebear, you were my love, my whole heart, my angel. You were sent to me exactly when I needed you. I will miss you for the rest of my days, and will carry you inside my heart forever.
I'll say it one last time, Gabriel, you are by far the bestest doggy in the whole wide universe. You have my heart, always. I can't wait to see you again some day so I can give you the biggest hug and kiss humanly possible. I hope you are having a great time up there in doggie Heaven, with Katie, Char, Brewsky, Coco and Quincy. I'm sure that Uncle Brian and Beanie are feeding you lots of cookies too, they know how special you are. And I hope that you left this world knowing just how special you are to me. ❤
Fly high my baby Gabe, I love you! ❤
Love always and forever,
Your Mommy
xoxox
Gabriel "Goosebear"
Jan 16, 2010 - Jan 25, 2021