It’s hard to remember my life without you. I am glad we got to grow up together over these last 14 years. I love you more than I knew I could love an animal. You truly are a part of the family, probably everyone’s favorite family member, to be honest. You are the one in the family that can never talk back or fight with us. We only get mad at you when you have an accident in the house or chew our favorite pair of sunglasses, which isn’t often.

You are the one that is there to always make us feels better after a bad day. You make coming home from vacation less depressing because we know you will be waiting for us at home. There is no better feeling than to see your tail wag ferociously when we walk in the door. We love receiving your kisses when you greet us or your sneak attack kisses when we are watching TV. We know you get annoyed with us when we aren’t paying enough attention to you and we find it funny when you nudge us or bark at us.

I am so glad I got to grow up with a constant running buddy and playmate. Our family would not be the same without you accompanying us on our family walks. As I grown up I have cherished the times we lay on the couch together cuddling or the countless mornings playing fetch with you while I drink my coffee.

You are one of my favorite things about coming home from college. I also love making mom Facetime me to see you whenever I’m having a bad day. I know you won’t be around much longer, but I could have not asked for a more loving and perfect dog to grow up with. You have made me love animals so much, but I will never love another dog the way that I love you.