9yo Jenny Dog < OFFICIAL >

Spark lifted his heavy head and licked the tears off her cheek. His tongue was soft, gentle, just like it had always been.

She turned and wrapped her arms around Spark’s neck. He smelled like sunshine and old leaves. “You’re the best dog in the whole world,” she whispered into his fur. “And when you can’t walk anymore, I’ll carry you. And when you can’t see anymore, I’ll be your eyes. And when you have to go…” Her voice cracked. “I’ll remember you forever.” 9yo jenny dog

In the morning, Spark didn’t wake up.

“And remember the fort?” Jenny laughed softly. “I made a blanket tent in the living room, and you tried to come in, but you were too big, so you just stuck your nose through the gap.” Spark lifted his heavy head and licked the

Jenny smiled. She leaned back against the tree and closed her eyes. He smelled like sunshine and old leaves

Spark had loved the fort. He had loved the sound of Jenny’s heartbeat when she fell asleep against his side. He had loved the way she shared her crackers, always breaking off the smallest piece for herself and giving him the biggest.