It’s been five years since I said goodbye to you. During that time I moved slowly from sadness and grief towards happy memories of our 11 years together. I still think of you every day and I continue to miss your friendship…and your wiggle butt.

It’s only within the last 5-6 months that I’ve started to feel it may be time to bring another furry friend into my life. You see, during the lockdown, I’ve become good friends with several of my neighbors (one of the many silver linings of the pandemic). The Nicks’ dog Cole, wanders freely back and forth between our apartments (via a shared balcony) and Monica’s ‘lil cutie Mali is a regular visitor as well.

I need that dog energy in my life again. A dog to take care of and to take care of me. To bring structure and stability, friendship and love. So much love. You’ll always be with me and I hope…like really hope…that the dog I find has even half the personality you had.

Much love (and scritches),

Jason