To Walter

Were you around two years ago to remember

this sweet baby boy?

Two years ago this week I discovered him on a rescue site.

And knew instantly he was my dog. 

This is the photo I saw on the site shortly after it posted.

I will still grieving losing Howie and was still very raw,

but Hannah said mom check out these sites.

It was meant to be. I got to him first.

Three weeks later I brought him home

He perched on my shoulder for almost the entire first year

                                 

He's getting me through the pandemic isolation

and is my love, never more than a few feet away from me.

Sleeps under my bed covers all night every night,

usually pressed up against my back or leg.

He is incredibly smart.

Seems to understand everything I ask him to do.

Waiting under my makeup table chair.

and is still a weirdo

To Walter

such a blessing.

Z