They say a dog is mans best friend.  If you have ever been lucky enough to have a friendship like this with a dog you know what a hug like this feels like.

Hugging a dog.  It may just be the most unjudged feeling ever.  They know what you are feeling but they don’t know why.  They seem to be there anytime you need a hug like this.  They’re there when you need a walk to let off some steam.  They’re there when you need a buddy to bring back that ball.  They’re there when you need someone to talk to, to laugh at or to simply have around.   And then one day, after days and days, years and years, of them loving you and being there for you, it’s your turn to be there for them.  They don’t know why they hurt or why you cry.  They don’t know why they fall down or walk slower.  All they know is that you are there.  Once again you came home to them, fed them love them and hugged them.

The love of a dog is such a gift.  It is an honor and privilege to have one in your life.  And one day soon mine will be gone and I know my heart will hurt, more than the tears in my eyes will allow to show.  Until that day I will hug every hug, allow every bad breath kiss, and give her every ounce of love that I can.  Desi, I love you and I always will!