If You Still Think You're

In A Dog's Life, Some Plaster Would Fall, Some Cushions Would Open, Some Rugs Would Shred. Like Any Relationship, This One Had Its Costs. They Were Costs We Came To Accept And Balance Against The Joy And Amusement And Protection And Companionship He Gave Us.

If You Still Think You're A Young Pup Then You Are, No Matter What The Calendar Says

. . . Owning A Dog Always Ended With This Sadness Because Dogs Just Don't Live As Long As People Do.

Mostly, He Taught Me About Friendship And Selflessness And, Above All Else, Unwavering Loyalty.

He Taught Us The Art Of Unqualified Love. How To Give It, How To Accept It. Where There Is That, Most Other Pieces Fall Into Place.