Above and Beyond

Dear Sophie,
Auntie Ginny has been bugging me to add to your blog more often so guess we'll mention this little item which left me especially impressed. I had this incredible craving for In-N-Out Burgers so Daddy took me out to Avondale because we had to go to Costco anyway. I knew we'd get home a little late but you'd only miss your normal feeding time by half an hour and certainly you could survive that. Well, we got stuck in traffic and it took an hour to get out there! Even though I'm sure you were one hungry dog, you laid down under the table and patiently rested while Daddy and I ate dinner. When he dropped a bit of hamburger on the floor right next to your nose, you left it. When I dropped a french fry, you left it. I was so proud! Then, instead of going home and getting fed, you sweetly walked through Costco with us for another half an hour without a balk or complaint. When we finally got home, even before putting the frozen stuff away, boy did you get fed in a hurry, with a handful of grated cheese on your kibble as a special treat. I know you were just doing your job, Sophie, but more and more you're amazing me with how much you put up with by being a working dog. It's like you really do understand how much I need you.