April 9, 2021 by Lucie Frost · Family

For National Pet Day, a Woman and Her Dog Exchange Love Notes—and Gripe Lists

In the spirit of the day set aside for the bond between the species, we are publishing these intimate missives that show even the deepest love has room for improvement and how to properly respond to a doggie high-five.

Dear Miley,

You know I love you. You’re the best dog I’ve ever had, really. I tell people that all the time. But there are a few things you could be doing that would make me love you even more.

You know how you like to lick your paws? Instead of lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, lick, maybe you just lick, lick, lick, and be done with it? Just because we’re trying to sleep.

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