To my furry, four-legged, partner-in-crime,
When you joined my family five years ago, I wasn’t sure what to expect. You were full of energy and would pee anytime you got excited. You were and still very much are a spoiled dog. From getting your pick of dozens of toys to getting scratched for hours on end, you knew how to get your way. However, since you joined our family, I couldn’t imagine my life without you.
I can’t begin to count the number of days you have made better. There were times when I was mad at the world, but when I saw you come running up to me, nothing else mattered. You could change my mood in a matter of seconds.
You always know how to make me laugh. When you run circles around the trees chasing birds or bark at the lawn mower, you never fail to put a smile on my face.
Without you, we wouldn’t have our living garbage disposal. Whenever we have leftover food, we can always count on you to eat the food we don’t want. To you, eating our food is better than your own.
You never fail to warn me if a stranger is coming into our yard. Nine times out of ten they won't even get out of their car because they are afraid of you. However, when they do get out, they realize that your bark is far worse than your bite.
You never judge me and keep all my secrets. I know you don’t understand them, but I still tell you anyway. It’s nice having someone to vent to without worrying if someone will spill my secrets. Even if you wanted to, you couldn’t.
It may sound strange, but you have taught me some valuable life lessons. You taught me I shouldn’t hold a grudge because they aren’t worth it. It’s easier to just love everyone, as you do.
You taught me compassion. You’re always there for me, so I need to be there for others when they need me.
Also, I want to apologize for the many times I have tripped over and stepped on you. I don’t know how I can’t see a 150-pound dog in front of me, but it happens. I also want to say sorry for making you listen to me practice my saxophone. Your howling when I was playing should have been an indicator for me to stop. You haven’t left me yet, so that must mean something.
I am sorry I left you for college. I know mom and dad are not easy to handle, especially since the house is now empty. I hope you are keeping them in line for when I come home. I know you won’t recognize my car when I pull into the driveway, but when you see me, you’ll bombard me with licks and kisses.
You’ve seen me at my best and my worst, yet you have continued to stay by my side. So thank you. Thank you for everything you have done and for continuing to love me unconditionally.
Love,
Your best friend
