Louis Wellington Gray Berry

There were only two puppies left and I almost chose the little girl. She was smaller and both of her ears were already standing up. Yours weren’t there just yet. I sat on the floor Indian style and you immediately crawled into my lap. “She’s VERY busy” the woman said. “He likes to cuddle and is eager to please”.  You looked up at me with the most beautiful big brown eyes and it was then that I knew you were mine. You threw up on your dad on the ride home. How ironic, as car rides became your favorite. It was a cool evening and we made a fire and placed your bed beside the fireplace. You immediately fell in to a deep sleep.

The following months were a challenge. You cried a lot and wanted to be held constantly. Your taste was exquisite, in that you would only chew on the most expensive items in the house. I wondered if I had gotten in over my head.

As the days turned into months and then years, you became the center of our lives. I don’t know that there has ever been a more joyful dog to walk this earth. Smart and curious yes, but also silly. We traveled. We explored. We tried new things….always together. As the years passed you didn’t seem to age. My constant companion full of energy and life.

Even when we received your diagnosis of kidney disease, and then cancer, you didn’t slow down. The last few months were definitely a bit different. Our pace slowed, but the snuggles never stopped and until the last few weeks we still walked and played together. We had a fire in the fireplace on your last night and you slept so peacefully in front of it. I thought it was fitting. I don’t think I will ever be the same. 16.5 years of loving you has been the greatest gift God has ever given me. This is not goodbye my sweet boy. I look forward to holding you in my arms again♥️🐾🐾🌈

Louis Wellington Gray Berry

08/04/2009 – 02/16/2026