This document is a tribute to a dog named Luke. It describes Luke as the first of his litter to bound out and how he lived with his brother Lucky and another dog named Sam. Though Luke was a housedog, he often found himself in trouble for mischief like tipping bowls and opening cupboards. It teaches that dogs show us the importance of watching out for each other, caring for those who depend on us, appreciating life, playing, not taking life too seriously, and unconditional love. Luke lost a battle with lymphoma but wagged his tail courageously until the end and lived a loyal and enthusiastic, if somewhat spoiled, life.

2. A simple tribute

3. To our friend

4. LUKE

5. First of the litter to bound out

6. Sharing a dog’s life With Lucky, (his brother’s keeper)

7. And Sam

8. Although Luke was a housedog He was usually in the doghouse! Tipping bowls, flipping lids, opening cupboards, knocking down gates, Life was for mischief

9. Toys Only excite me When Lucky has them

10. They loved to play

12. DOGS teach us to :

13. Watch each other’s back

14. First, care for someone who depends on us, then takecare of ourselves

15. Appreciate all things in life Imagine getting excited over the same food each day…

16. Life is to be lived So play a little

17. Don’t take life too seriously

18. Sometimes you have to work at leisure

19. Never under estimate the renewing power of a nap

20. Companionship can soften the edges Of a rough and sometimes lonely world

21. Each day, anticipate the return home of our those dear to us

22. Have a short memory Don’t go to bed angry with our bedfellows

23. Love unconditionally

24. Learn humility We are no where near the persons our dogs make us out to be.

25. Our Luke lost a short battle to lymphoma Courageously wagging while the body gave way

26. Luke lived a loyal, enthusiastic and a bit of a spoiled life

27. RIP Buddy … a good and faithful dog that will be missed