10. Because you keep my bed clean.  You wash my bedding or use lint rollers.  I prefer clean to scruffy.

9. Because you take care of me when I'm sick.  (I'll even put up with ear drops when you throw me a treat.)

8. Because you keep me safe by telling me to wait at a curb when a car is coming.

7. Because you train me so I can understand you. Humans can be so confusing. We really train each other. 

6. Because you walk me each morning and patiently wait while I stop and sniff the roses (you should do more of that yourself).

5. Because you feed me good food and even give me yummy chews that are healthy for me.

4. Because you brush me every day.  And you know I love butt scratches.  What a good human!

3. Because I love your singing…and the silly names you call me.  I’ll come to most anything you call me, if you ask nicely (and you do).

2. Because you play my favorite game with me almost every day – you throw and I retrieve the ball. I love tennis balls and love to run and all the fun and different places you take me to play!

1. Because you are with me almost all the time (99%).  You are my life and I love being with you!

Me and my Connie - always a treat!


Me and my Stevie - lots of hugs!


Hope you are with your favorite canines and humans this holiday and take time to  make a new friend too.  There's always room for one more.

Happy Thanksgiving! 
Petey the Golden