The Last Will and Testament of an Extremely Distinguished Dog
I, Grand Duke of Old Mill Meyers, familiarly known as Duke; because of the burden of my illness, realize that the end of my life is near…and so I hereby bury my Last Will and Testament in the heart of my Friend. She will not know it is there until some time after I have changed worlds. Then, remembering me in her sadness, she will know.I have little in the way of material things to leave. Dogs are much wiser than men. We do not set great value on things. I have only my courage and love to bequeath.
What will become of me as I change worlds? Who knows? I like to believe I will be in a place where I will romp in fields with those who have gone before me and, some day, be joined by friends I’ve known in life. Where every hour is mealtime and there are fireplaces with logs burning where I spend long evenings with the memory of her touch. This is much to expect but peace is certain.
One last request I make. I ask her to have another. It would be a poor tribute to me not to have a dog. I’ve never had a narrow spirit and have always held that all dogs are good… and more than just a few cats, too! I would suggest another Shepherd but others could be suitable, as well. To him I bequeath my collar and lead and my winter parka that was made for me by the tailor on the bay. I leave my place in the car, which I loved so much, and wish for him long rides with open windows.
One last word of farewell, my Dear Friend…Whenever you think of me, say to yourself with sadness but also with happiness in your heart at the remembrance of my happy life with you; “He is the one who loved me and whom I loved.” No matter how deep my sleep, I shall hear you and our bond will remain forever unbroken."