If I were you, I'd notice me... not only the words in a song by a girl on a CD that a friend gave me when I was in need for a pick me up following the heart wrenching discovery that a boy who feigned adoration decided that it just wasn't the right time... no, not only - but also the mantra that must have run through the mind of my friend Basil for the last year. Basil - the beautiful black chow/lab mix friend of mine who has served a good 365 on the end of a short rope for too long, only to have been left behind when those assholes decided to move on to bigger bungalows ... so, I stepped in... rescued the lucky fellah and left him to be adopted and given bigger and better chances at the local animal shelter... only to receive a phone call 7 days later informing me that he would be going to sleep 'forever' the following day at noon.

The tears came as I debated the reality ahead of me... I put him there... I love him... but I have my own baby dog and cat to care for, both of whom are settled and adjusted to my life and my routines.... But, as I couldn't truly let die one of the many who love unconditionally when possibly there would be a third chance for my friend -

So - he's with me. Waiting patiently by my side to see who his next "it" person will be.

Why get a companion people, if you don't plan to support, commit, love unconditionally... What am I talking about? People can't even commit to the "love" of their life for a life, even after vows... so why would a person commit to an animal ... Maybe he forgot to look at Basil when he spoke - forgot to see what was behind his hazel eyes and realize that no matter what, no matter who, no matter why - those eyes would fill with love everytime his "it" person was near and nothing - not even a new job, a baby, a hot piece of ass, a new mountain bike... no, not even new skis or a shiny pick up truck would change that... Humans have a lot to learn.

In the meantime, do you think we could spay, neuter, adopt and when in doubt refrain before we fuck up the love life of the ones who have the most to teach us about love.