365 DAYS IN THE GARDEN

Unconditional Love

There’s a reason why Dog is God, spelled backward

Dutch dogs in the winter. Photo property of author.

When the last dog, my companion, and protector, died, I cried and told everyone I didn’t know how to live without a dog. He was a large, high-strung, mixed breed who would nip when scared. Because he weighed over 100 pounds, people were not amused when he “bit” them.