My best friend is fading away.

[Tadpole Raisin]

11. They worm their way into your heart with very little effort.

You develop a routine so natural you don’t think about it.

And if you go to a party, when you leave - saying you have to get back to your dog, non dog owners will look at you funny while dog owners will say ‘oh yes of course! They know.

It’s the big things. It’s the little things. It’s the unspoken agreement. You have always been there for her as she has been for you. You made a promise. The last gift.

I understand.