Dear Toad:

When I walked by the garage today, I remembered how you liked to sniff the corner there. And I’d shoo you along quickly before you left too much of a “message” encouraging more dogs to go there. You were so anxious to go on a walk and get about 5 minutes in and you were too tired to continue. Sometimes I thought you were more like a cinder block than a pet. But you were my best friend, always ready for a hug, a cuddle, or a nap. We didn’t have a lot of time together and I really miss you. Hope you are rolling in the grass somewhere sunny.