A Test and A Turkey

My big news is that I passed my AKC Canine Good Citizenship Test last night! My mom was really happy and proud of me. But we both knew I would. However, just before the test my mom told me that even if for some reason I didn't get my certificate we would still find a way to do good things together.

My mom's goal and vision for our life together has been for us to visit people in convalescent places, assisted living, wherever we will be welcome, so I can bring smiles to faces, maybe fond memories, but mostly some unconditional love. And who doesn't need that! Arf!

My mom said it's important to be of service in any way we can. She said most people would like to do it in some big way...but really it's the small daily ways that add up. That's why she carries on this mindset from her friend who died of breast cancer, and takes a minute to clean off the counter with paper towels in a public restroom, or clean up the milk/sugar/napkins station at Starbucks. Her friend always said 'if you have the opportunity to make somewhere better by your having been there, then you should take it.'

With that in mind and Thanksgiving coming (turkey...yum :-), I am thankful

for having a good home

for having good food

for having a cozy bed

for my new sweater

for having grass and bushes and trees (and not just to pee on)

for everyone that has helped me and my mom

for having the opportunity to live a useful life

and for being loved.

Happy Turkey Day to Everyone...and if you ever need a lick, a smile or some love, email me...and if you don't, then maybe you can pass your own on to someone (maybe not the lick). Arf! 

 

           Pablo