Dear human,

I’m getting older, and more gray hairs appear in my face with each passing year. It’s rather sad that my entire life span is a mere blip in yours, but I’m glad to be able to make the most of it with you.

I love our family, and you’re all my entire life, but you are a special one. You are my best friend and my closest human. And I just wanted to say thank you.

Thank you for allowing me to pretend I’m still a puppy. Although I don’t fit in your hand anymore, and I hardly fit in your lap, thanks for letting me sit on you anyways.

Thanks for never telling Dad that I nap on his bed on Friday afternoons either, or that it was me that stole the sandwich off his plate last Thursday. It was nice of you to blame your sister.

I really appreciate the four dog beds I have too, don’t get me wrong. But I also appreciate you letting me act like those dog beds don’t exist and sleeping in your bed instead. You know I like to stretch out, so it works perfectly because I’ve noticed that you like when I kick you to the edge of the bed and steal the covers. We’re a perfect match, human.

Thank you for all the toys too. I know I get overexcited sometimes and rip or break them, but I don’t mean to. Sorry, human. Thanks for still giving me treats even when I’m bad, even when I bark at the UPS man. You’re the best.

Speaking of treats, I should mention my food. I know you told me there’s chicken in it, but I can’t seem to find any. I really appreciate you providing me with daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but I’m always open to sharing your food too. Just saying.

I’m not forgetting about holidays either, human. Thanks for my stockings at Christmas and my costumes on Halloween (especially the Stitch one. You know how I feel about Stitch). Thanks for always involving me in your life.

All I’m trying to say is I love you, human. You’re my cuddle buddy when it’s rainy and my playmate when it’s sunny. You let me swim with you when it’s hot and roll in the snow with you when it’s cold. Thank you for spoiling me and giving me the best damn life a dog could want.

Thanks for everything you do for me. I’m glad to call you my human.