At first glance you probably thought this was another letter targeted towards a human best friend, our sister or brother from another mother. So on and so on. But actually this letter is to our four legged best friends, with the wet noses and wagging tails. You know, man's best friend.
Since I can remember I have always had a dog of some kind, big, small, muscular, fat, you name it. I can't remember a time where I have ever felt more loved or needed, than when it comes from my canine companion. So here's my thank you letter to them.
Dear Best Friend,
Thank you, thank you for always loving me unconditionally. Thank you for licking the tears off of my face when I have a breakdown. Thank you for knowing just when I need a cuddle. Thank you for never judging me for the way I look. I especially want to thank you for being my shoulder to cry on and for always listening to me when I need to rant. Thank you for being the one and only constant thing in my life and never ever letting me feel alone. I wish somehow, someway I could just tell you how much I appreciate you and love you. But, words fail me when it comes to you.
You're my first baby, my one and only truest form of a best friend. You are loyal to no end, you are my protecter, my warmth on a cold night and my light on a dark day. If it wasn't for you, somedays I probably wouldn't get out of bed. You truly are a one of a kind, and for sure man's best friend. When I have a long day, I look forward to coming home and seeing your happy face and wagging tail. I'm excited to have you jump on me with your paws and lick my face with slobbery wet doggy kisses.
I know that one day your legs are going to struggle to carry you, breathing will become a little harder, and you might lose your hearing and sight. I know, that the day for you to cross that rainbow bridge will be here and I'll have to say goodbye. So, for now, for the times I have you I just want to thank you for being my best friend. Thank you for making me laugh while you chase your tail and run silly after a ball. Thank you for making me fall in love with your cute little puppy eyes again and again. Thank you for always making me feel wanted and loved. Thank you for keeping me warm, thank you for keeping me grounded, and thank you for keeping me safe. I will cherish every single moment we have because I know one day, I will be without you.
Thank you for being my best friend.