Old Man Mike — Sleep Outside 365

Of all the dogs I’ve loved before, Michale, you are my one true love.

Thank you for holding space for all who’s eyes you’ve gazed into these last 11.5 years. Thank you for teaching me so much. Thank you for being my first dog. While not always the very best at listening (or where you just selective?) you always came home. Today, you go back to the dust. Today, you go home forever. I can’t tell you how large the hole you are leaving in my heart is. At the moment, it feels like it’s ripping me open it’s so big. And yet I know, because you told me as you looked me in the eyes this morning, that today is the right day to pass on through to the biggest backyard dog haven ever made. The skies the limit my friend.

You get to join all the dogs from all the places with all the toys and every bone.

I know you know this, but you, all 52 lbs of you, have made a lot of people happier, have made a lot of people laugh. Thank you for teaching me how to do that too. For teaching me to be patient. For teaching me unconditional love. I will miss you so much. I love you Michael Mann.

RIP / 05.22.08-11.12.19

When he broke his leg and had to wear a cast for 5 months…. he was a pretty good 3 legged dog.

Michale and his team mates from the Pros CLoset.