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An Open Letter To My Childhood Dog

An appreciation letter.

Hailey Anick
Mar 08, 2016
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
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An Open Letter To My Childhood Dog
Humane Society Tampa
"A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than loves himself"
-Josh Billings

Dear pup,

Growing up, there was no one who compared to what you were to me. You taught me responsibility, loyalty, to love unconditionally and to enjoy the journey.

Sure in the summer when it was my job to watch you all the time, it was annoying sometimes. But taking you for walks, bathroom breaks and playing with you showed me from a young age how to care for someone other than myself. Looking back on it, I would not really change it for the world and I thank you for sticking by my side while learning such a crucial ability.

I never have met another creature who loved me as much as you. You would jump up on the couch and curl up with me whenever I was sick, somehow you just knew. If I seemed a little sad one day you would give me a few extra licks to let me know that you were there. Even if I seemed angry with you earlier in the day for barking too much, you wouldn't hold it against, you would pretend it never happened and come over for a few scratches behind your ear.

High school truly gets the worst of everyone, and I definitely know what it's like to experience people go behind your back and hang you out to dry. The thing about you is that you would never leave my side. Whether I would be gone for a few days or take away your bone, you still considered me your companion. You always had my back and you showed me what it was like to always have someone there for me.

The last thing you taught me, is to enjoy the journey. Dogs are not around our whole lives, just parts of them. From as far back as I can remember you were a part of the family. The day you went to heaven, it broke my heart. All I could think was thank God that I had spent the day laying in the grass with you reading a book. I wished that I could just have a few more days to do things with you that I knew you loved. It taught me to savor every moment that you get to spend with someone.

I feel bad for people who did not grow up with a pet, because you were one of my best friends. I cannot wait until I get to see you again one day, bud.

Love,

Your Best Friend

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