To my good girl,

Thank you for meeting me at the door with a wiggling butt and a toy (or bone). You don't realize how much I need to feel missed, or appreciated. Thanks for the warm cuddles and for stealing my spot, because sometimes I feel lonely. Thanks for making me take you out late at night, when I'm comfortable on the couch. Because of you, I notice the starry sky that would have otherwise gone unnoticed. Thanks for making me laugh like no other. You have the funniest personality. Thanks for following me around; you're like my own little Toto. Thanks for picking up dropped cereal, because you know how much I hate stepping on it. Thanks for being the life of the party, I think people come over just to see you. Thanks for letting me know when someone is coming down the driveway. Although you aren't much of a guard dog, we always know when someone pulls up. Thanks for the squishy hugs and wet kisses. You always know when I need them the most. Thanks for letting me put you in ridiculous costumes. I know deep, deep, down you actually like it. Thanks for all the adorable selfies. You get me so many likes. Thanks for doing that cute thing with your tongue when I give you peanut butter. Thanks for loving me unconditionally and knowing when I'm upset.

You already know that you are an important member of this family, and we will always take care of you. I know we have to leave you by yourself on some days, and we sometimes come home too tired to play, but your actions do not go unnoticed, and I will strive to show you the attention you deserve. I will always be your human, and you'll always be my puppy. Thanks for being you.

Love,

Your mommy