P.S. I love this one because it shows off how gray and distinguished he had gotten, and also it really looks like he’s taking the selfie.

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Love you forever, Doodlebug, Cuddlebug, Love Bug, Bugs, Bugsy, Bugs Bunny, Bubba, Bubs, Boodle, Honeybun, Goofus, Turkey Pot Pie, Sunshine, Silly Gooser, Pumpkin, Pumpkin Face, and of course, always, Buddy.

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(I think I can be forgiven for guessing what his first mom was like and making up some brothers and sisters who live all over Europe. I will always believe you are out there, Penelope of Paris.) These are the things—corny but true—that come with loving the best dog with your entire heart.

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I am biased, I suppose, but truly, he was the greatest of dogs. On my last night with him, we curled up on his bed on the floor, and I told him the mostly-real story of how he came to be adopted and living in Maryland after being born in Spain.

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Despite everyone’s best efforts, he only got worse, until in the last couple of days he stopped eating and barely moved around on his own. It was not the quality of life anyone wants for a dog they love.

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