Buddy posted a condolence
Friday, December 10, 2021
Hi, Miz Liz’:
As you know, I can’t write, and I know only one word, “Arf”. But I kind of get what’s going on at home, so, in the way that we four-legged types communicate with you two-leggers, I did ask that guy across the street who’s always nice to me if he could sense what I wanted to say and write it down for me. He said he’d try.
So, first I want to say “Thank you” for all that you’ve done for me: for giving me a safe and happy home when I needed it the most; for teaching me some manners, like after we played tug ‘o war at opposite ends of the leash (I knew I could take you down, ‘cause you didn’t weigh much more than I did, but …). I could sense that this was not meant to be some kind of power play, but more like one of your ways of keeping me safe from rolling school bus tires and stuff; for helping me learn social skills, like not terrorizing those little bitty dogs that came walking by just because I was bigger and prettier; for taking great care that I had the best food; for letting Mr. Leon get away with allowing me to run and sniff at the very end of the leash instead of always making me heel - he still does that, you know, so I get to smell everything from top to bottom, and sideways to Sunday; for getting me in shape to attend school to be a Certified Therapy Dog. That right there is a fun gig, I’ll tell you, plus none of my other four-leggers have a diploma like me. Lastly, I guess I want to thank you for just being you, because I sense you have the same love for other animals, people, and even plants that you showed for me. A+ for you!
One more thing: I’ve heard you talk about some other four-leggers that you cared for before me, one named Misty, and another named Molly the Collie, and maybe others. Listen, I’d really appreciate it if you happen to run across them wherever you are, to put in a good word for me. If I ever get to join you all, your good words might help offset some of my rough edges. You taught me the importance of making a good first impression, so anything you can do …
That’s all for now. ARF!
Buddy
