The Truest of Friends

People are always fascinated by the special bond that exists between Bob and me. How did we come to form such strong ties? I’ve come to understand that the answer is quite simple.

We live in a world where it’s hard to have faith in very much at all. Politicians, institutions, people – they all seem to let us down at one time or another. I certainly felt that way. A lot of my troubles were self-inflicted, but they were also rooted in broken relationships and the feeling that I’d been unloved.

Our relationships with our pets offer an alternative. We can rely on them. They don’t lie to us. They don’t cheat on us. They don’t let us down. Their affection for us – call it love, if you like – is unconditional.

Knowing that friendship is always there for you is not only an immense comfort. It is a source of strength, too.