A Thank You to My Dog on Thanksgiving

Now that it is officially the holiday season, the list of things you are thankful for storm your mind. You’re thankful for your friends, family, your job, and your pretty decent grades this semester. However, one of the things that is overlooked, is your true best friend. You know, the fluffy thing that never wants to leave your side. Your dog. So, here is a thank you letter to the world’s fur babies, with my dog in mind.

Dear Bentley,

I don’t think words can quite capture my sincere and amazing love I have for you. When I first got you as a puppy, my world seemed to burst into waterfalls of pure happiness and I became one-hundred percent devoted to be your family. I bought you cute little boots so the salt wouldn’t get in between the pads on your paws, and I held you really close whenever the windshield wipers swiped back in forth on the glass and you got scared. In a way, I know you’re thankful for me, but I think it is time to tell you why I am thankful for you.

Thank you for the late night cuddles.

unnamed

I can’t imagine how I would sleep without you curled up by my side. The little kisses you give on my arm while I envelop you in a huge bear bug simply makes me the happiest person on the planet. Those little licks, can literally flip my day into a great one.

Thank you for taking a billion selfies with me.

11062688_771999482907120_9084981827521922075_n

I know my habit of taking selfies is really severe, so thank you for always being a good sport and smiling for the camera. Without you in the majority of my pictures, they would be boring and lack a form of beauty. You truly make my pictures.

Thank you for always making me laugh.

11896050_820472544726480_155683687942214564_n

Whether it’s you barking at my ringtone, you cocking your head side to the side while watching Beverly Hills Chihuahua, or it’s you being picky about how you eat a chicken nugget and I have to rip it for you because you refuse to eat it whole, you never fail to make me crack a giggle. You’re my reason to smile.

Thank you for the kisses.

unnamed-1

When you see me cry, the first thing you do is lick my tears away. You kiss me all over my face, showing your love for me. Those little kisses have saved me from a very dark place many times before and always shed light on my world. Your sweet little smooches are lifesavers.

Thank you for always being rude to my ex-boyfriends.

unnamed-2

I always thought you were just being a jealous pain in the butt whenever you’d bite or ignore my exes. However, I’ve come to realize that you are just an amazing judge of character and to trust you when you act like you do not like someone. I have learned that maybe my current boyfriend is a good guy by the way you want him to take you for walks and the way you greet him at the door. I learned that I deserved a good guy, from you.

These few things do not even begin to cover how much I love and appreciate your companionship, your devotion, and your friendship. You are honestly my best friend and without you, I would probably be lost or maybe even dead. Thank you for being my rock. Thank you for being my tissue. And thank you for being, well, you.

I love you.

You Might Also Like