Hi Aunty No-Rulz,

This is Smokey here. I just wanted to send you a thank you note for taking care of me for two years until my new family came along.

I was so afraid the first couple of days when I went home with them. Remember I went under your stairs in your back yard to get away from them, but my new dad & Bill climbed under there to get me out. They were both pretty dirty afterwards but they didn’t seem to mind.

They seemed very nice but everything was so different. I kept hiding in the closet, behind the couch and they would have to pick me up and carry me on our walks every time there was a loud noise or someone would walk by. They would try to coax me with treats but I didn’t want any. I would come every time they would love on the other dog that lives here named Bonnie. I wanted in on some of that petting too.

After a couple of days I started to feel a little less scared. My new mom and dad are always hugging me, petting me and putting their lips on my head. I’m not sure I understand why they do that but it seems to make them happy so I let them. They also always refer to me as “The Boy”, “My Boy”, and “Our Boy”. They call me Smokey but when they are telling someone about me, they always say “That’s my boy”.

We are always going somewhere fun. We’ve gone to a place called Fitzgeralds sports bar where we meet a lot of different dogs, eat great food and listen to music. Bonnie & I got our pictures taken and you can see us on their website.

We go to Mingle W/Mutts where I get to visit some of my old friends from your place, we go hiking in the woods, walk in the lake, and we take an evening walk every night. My favorite time is the evening walks. Everyday instead of being left home alone all day we go to a doggy daycare called Noah’s Bark. I’ve even made a few friends.

Since I’ve left your place I’ve gotten a girlfriend. Her name is Bonnie, Mom & Dad call her my sissy, but she is really my girlfriend. We run & play together and love on each other. We will lay in the back yard and she will allow me to lay my head on her stomach. When I’m feeling scared she will come up to me and rub her head against mine. She is always saying lets play. Sometimes I have to tell her no because she would play all day if I let her. We look out for each other all of the time. We always know where each other is.

The best part is at night when we all climb in bed together. I sleep between mom & dad up against one of their chest. I’ll lay my head either on their pillow or on their neck. Sometimes I’ll sleep down at the bottom of the bed with Bonnie and we will cuddle together.

I just want you to know that I do miss you and that you will always have a special place in my heart. I hope to see you soon