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I had a dog since I was a baby. As I grew up, he became my best friend. This dog, Jimmy, was something special. I used to take noon naps while laying on his back. If the bell rang or someone walked through the door, he would not get up or bark. For a while, I was guessing what was he thinking while I was laying there; was it something like ‘I wish barking was not an issue right now’ or ‘I am just going to make sure she doesn’t wake up’. Either way, he was the greatest dog anyone could ask for.

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