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| Name: |
Riley
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Age: |
Deceased, thirteen years old
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| Gender: |
Male |
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Labrador Retriever mix
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| Home: |
Upper Arlington, Ohio, USA |
Riley was my Papa and Grandma's dog and was one of the most amazing dogs I will ever know. He just passed away suddenly in October and we are all very sad and miss him so much. My Grandma found Riley near a landfill close to her work when he was just a small puppy. The first weeks she held him at night so he wouldn't be lonely and would sleep. My Grandma also took Riley on walks, made sure he had his medicine and they took afternoon naps together.
My Papa and Riley were special buddies. Papa always took Riley out in the mornings and gave him treats. He also took Riley for rides in the car and he would get treats from places they went or they would save a small leftover from breakfast or dinner. Riley knew some tricks. He knew how to sit, shake paws and lie down. He would do his tricks for a treat. He also loved to have his belly rubbed and his ears scratched.
My Papa and Grandma live part of the year in Cape Coral, Florida and Riley would always make the trip with them even if he only had only a small space to ride in the car with all that was packed in. My brother and I always loved seeing Riley when we would visit. He was always happy to see us whether it had been months or just a few hours. His excitement and happiness to see us was always the same.
Riley had the 'life of Riley' and that is how he got his name. My Papa and Grandma took great care of him. He doesn't just deserve Dog of the Day, but Dog of the Year. He was a cute, happy, loving dog. Just the best dog, one of a kind. I miss you Riley and will always remember you.
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