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To My First Dog

I miss you like hell, and I will never forget you.

Brandon Dean

Feb 29, 2016

Arizona State University

Dear Abby,

It's been a little while since you left, and I miss you like hell. You were my best friend – really, I mean that. I know we were apart for a while when I went off to school, but whenever I returned home, you were always there to greet me at the door, tail wagging, jumping up to me like the first time we brought you home. You were my friend when I had no one. You were my partner on the couch, my foot warmer under the table. Whether or not I was gone for five minutes or five months, your smile never changed; it was always just perfect.

You taught me not to be afraid of the water when swimming in the river. Remember that time you threw up in front of me and I threw up on you? Ah, yes, good times. I miss you, dawg. You were a partner on walks and hikes. You were an adventurer, like me. I have never cried and laughed at the same time until I saw you run into a hill, instead of up it. During thunderstorms, I know you got scared, and I waited patiently with my door open for you to go hide in the closet. You understood when I was sad when no one else really noticed.

You were always there for me. Most of all, you were consistently amazing. I want you to know I will have another dog in my life. This dog I will learn to love just as I loved you, but what will never change is the fact you were my first. I have been truly changed by you, for the better. You were my dog, and I was your boy. Like I said, I just miss you like hell.

Love,

Brandon

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