Dear Cuppy, Ever since you drooled all over my parka in the parking lot in Knoxville in December of 2016, I knew I was meant to be your mom. Since the day I brought you home, my life has never been the same. I wouldn’t trade…

Dear Joy, You are my sunshine not just on rainy days but every day. You are the greatest gift I ever gave my husband. To see how much Joy you bring to him fills my heart with so much gratitude. He gave the greatest and truest…

Dear Pix & Nut, You both bring me so much joy and comfort. Thank you for your unconditional love and companionship. You've traveled the country with me on tour and made staying in hotels less lonely…

Dear Fred, I always knew I’d have a dog someday, but I never could have imagined the circumstances that brought us together. Our bond was forged in one of the world’s most challenging environments: a war zone. My first …

Dear Henry, We met 11 years ago. I think we both knew we were going to be best buds. You are my little couch potato, but you are full of love and enthusiasm. I appreciate everyday you remind me to live in the moment! You are …

Dear Julius, Your human sister was 2 years old and your baby brother was due in 3 months. I was working 12 hours a day playing football, watching film, preparing for a playoff run with my Tennessee Titans teammates. That's when …

Dear Brody, I always told my kids “no” when they asked for a dog, but when fear and sadness invaded our home with my cancer diagnosis, you were the perfect prescription! You brightened up our home with your sweet face and …

To my little princess Polly, I don’t know exactly how we found each other but you are the best thing that’s ever happened to me. I never wake up in a bad mood anymore because when I see your face, I can’t help but…

Dearest Milk, We have grown old together in some of the best ways. You are losing your hearing and your sight, which I understand since I am too. I remember the day we met, it seems like just yesterday. I walked…

Dear Ginger, It’s been over 4 months since you crossed the Rainbow Bridge, and I still have not been able to get over losing my sweet baby girl. How is it that such a small 10 lb. MinPin can have such a huge impact on my heart? But…

Dear Zero, Sit. We need to talk. I’m done. It’s not you, it’s me. I spent 25 years with fabulous freedom. No kids, no pets, no live plants. You manipulated me with your online pics. So cute. Promising me unconditional love and…

Bailey, I know you can't read, but here are some of the things I wish I could understand: Before you I was just living and going through the motions. Before you I had no reason to come home and would spend night after night…