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Jenna Gates November 25, 2010

To My Dogs, Thank You For…

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I don’t usually do Thanksgiving posts, but the answers to our One Question Interview series this week have me thinking about how much my dogs have changed my life. There are a lot of things in my life that I’m thankful for – family, friends, health, etc. – but this post is specifically for my dogs.

To Snickers, Secret and Brandy (R.I.P. Brandy), Thank You…

  • for always being happy to see me
  • for always coming back if you somehow become disconnected from me when we’re outside
  • for (Snickers, at least) being a wonderful travel companion and never nonplussed by big moves
  • for hating to walk in the rain (because I hate it too)
  • for all the insane romps in the snow that I almost certainly wouldn’t have taken without you
  • for sleeping in with me on the weekends instead of waking me up on our weekday schedule
  • for introducing me to so many wonderful people
  • for showing me the joys of volunteering in my community
  • for teaching me why animal rescue is so vital, even if it is heartbreaking
  • for the crazy noises you make when I prepare your meals (because it makes the effort worthwhile)
  • for the compassion and empathy you’ve taught my daughter over the years (and for not minding too much when she occasionally forgets to walk you)
  • for protecting me from the things that go bump in the night
  • for making me laugh Every Single Day

But Maybe Not So Much…

  • for shedding like neverendingfurmachines all over my apartment
  • for the occasional trip to the doggy ER
  • for your uncanny ability to delay any and all farting until guests come over
  • for costing a small fortune to feed fresh and organic foods
  • for making me late for work when you take your sweet time to poop on our morning walk
  • for (Secret) practically knocking me down almost every night while running to the kitchen for dinner
  • for always running to the rug before throwing up instead of just doing it on the hardwood floors
  • for not living forever

To My Dogs,

Thank you for existing. Have some turkey.

Love,
Me

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