for JOY and ROCKY with love

The passing of a loved one is traumatic even if it's just the passing of a pet. My cousin, Adrian and I both share the same loss. Adrian had to make this painful decision on Friday, 30th January 2009. Being part of the family for 15 long yet short years, Joy is dearly missed and her absence deeply felt.



The loss of a 4-legged family member can only be understood by animal lovers who've shared this wonderful joy. Such family members are seldom reminded of their differences. I could never understand the phrase, "It's a dog's life" ! We love them to bits and more often than not, sacrifice much for their well-being. They act as the psychiatrist that most of us can ill afford. Somehow, they have this 6th sense and they know when be are sad or happy. One look into those eyes and there's immediate comfort. Most of all, their love is unconditional. Their love is till the very end even during times of abandonment.....till death do us part......

Rocky was the 1st pet I ever had and the joy is beyong anything I can explain. I brought him home from a pet shop in Brickfields in 1995. I always wanted a pug and I knew I had found the perfect companion when I first laid eyes on him. We gave in to him most times and never knew or understood what the word "training" meant. But he was intelligent. He learnt on his own, how to take his bath towel to the bathroom and to remove his pillow from the kitchen (where he slept) in the morning. My grandmother "silently" spoilt him and I used to wonder how she could consume such an amount of potato chips until I discovered this "one for you and one for me" thing that they shared over chips ! We lost Rocky to heart failure on Sunday, 13th march 2004. I still feel the loss today and whenever I see a pug, I still grief. I still remember how it feels to hug him and the folds on his body.....oooooooh. He was a boy with a beautiful heart and I will always love and miss him.

To Joy and Rocky, you have brought so much joy and love to our lives and we will love you forever and ever. We are sad that you left us so suddenly yet comforted that you are in a better place free of pain. Rest in eternal peace and when it is our time, we hope that you'll be waiting for us.

FOREVER IN OUR HEARTS

IN LOVING MEMORY

ROCKY

Born : 17th June 1995

Departed : 13th March 2004

JOY

Departed : 30th January 2009