Grief is crazy. You can't catch it, control it, or predict it. You have to take it as it comes, and I can't say I'd feel at home in a life without my dogs. It's still the same, even though I've had to say goodbye so many times; it's terrible every single time, it tears your heart apart. Every year you think about it again, about the beloved pets who have passed away. But I wouldn't trade the time I spent with my beloved dogs for anything else.

I wouldn't want to miss the world. The love, devotion, and joy that each and every one of them brought into my life.

I've learned so much from you and with you. I'm incredibly grateful for that. You've stood by me through so many difficult times and were sometimes the motivation I needed to keep going. To go out there anyway. To overcome my own limitations, even when I had no motivation for anything.

My promises to you for all our animals now and in the future.

I will give you so much in return. I will continue to develop and grow with you. I will radiate security for you and be a reliable person by your side. I will cherish and enjoy every moment we spend together, "as our escapes from everyday life."

How good, how right. From beginning to end. With gratitude and love.

To my dogs Chrissi 12, Berry 16, Kaily 16, Bonny 15.5, Layra 14.5, Ruby 15.5, Odin 13.5, Chris 17, Erdnuss 14 and Loup 14.

Also my horses and pony Peterle 40, Karim 23, Joana 24 and Cantaro 33.

They have all enriched our lives so much!

And always there are traces of your life, thoughts, images, and moments. They will remind us of you, make us happy and sad, and never let us forget you. We have lost something irreplaceable. You are always in our hearts. Wherever we go, you are always with us.

Have a good trip, my darlings.

You were, you are, you will always remain in our hearts.

Memories that touch our hearts are never lost.

Our loving and supportive companion during our farewell was Gabriele von Anubis!