Hey there bud,
I don’t think I’ve ever taken something more for granted than I have with you. You were the one thing that I could always count on to be there for me and love me no matter what. Now that I’m away at school, I’ve never missed you as much as I do now. I took for granted having you to always be the first one to welcome me at the door and for always being so, so happy to see me, even at my grumpiest. I miss those nights where I’d be just about to the point of falling asleep, and I’d hear my door slowly creek open, and then you’d jump on my bed, cuddle up at my feet and sleep with me. You were my protector, even if you did get scared at thunderstorms and vacuum cleaners. How could I not miss those mornings before school when you’d feel the need to wake me up at the crack of dawn by attacking me in my bed? You were always be so excited for the new day.
I don’t know how you did it, but you were always the first to know when I was upset. You’d be able to sense when I was sad or crying in my room, and there you’d come, barging in the door and jumping on my bed, showering me with love and doggy kisses. How could I not smile at you? You brought me such tremendous amounts of joy. It wasn’t just the fact that you’ve been there my whole life; it’s the fact that we grew up together. While I got taller, you got bigger. While I got busier, you got older. Now I’m gone to college, and you’re still at home, wondering why I’ve been gone for so long and when I’ll come back. Just know that I love you and I always look forward to coming home to see you.
You were my first friend. My first best friend to play with, to snuggle with, to make messes with, and to annoy my parents with. You were there for me to vent to, to cry to, and to laugh with (who doesn’t laugh at their dog?). You were the first friend that I could be my complete and total self to. You were so persistent with loving me even when I had days where I resisted you.
You see, you were never just a pet to me. You were never just an animal living in my house. You were family. You made it into Christmas pictures, you were there for all the huge milestones and your home was my home. You made me feel welcome, loved and so happy. Here’s to you, because you’re underappreciated. When I’m growing old and you’ve left my life, I’ll show my kids pictures of you and how you thought you were a lap dog when you clearly were not. I’ll tell stories of you always getting into the trash and making us clean up your messes. I’ll tell how you’d roll around on your back and dance around and make everyone laugh. You’re not just my dog, you’re my best friend. Thank you for being everything I always wanted in a friend because you were the best one I ever had.
With much love,
Your owner and best pal
