My name is Duke. I am not happy about living in this shelter. My dad person left me and is waiting for me on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge; that’s what people tell me. I went on to live with other people who were a part of our family. They work, a lot. They left me on my own in yard all day while they were gone. I missed my dad so much that I started getting out of the yard more often to fi nd him. People would find me and put me back in my yard, but I never stayed for long. I was on a mission and no one was ever home to stop me. The last time I was caught wandering around the neighborhood, I was taken straight to this shelter where I still am to this day. I guess no one had time for me, so here I sit. I am a sweet guy who is missing my home and my person. I guess I need to find a new family, one who does have time for me and will help me cope with my loss. I am 10 years old, I don’t potty in the house, I feel tired most of the time but I still love to play every now and then, I don’t do cats AT ALL, I’m handsome and I am sweet; too sweet to be here. I can’t live in this shelter any longer. Please don’t let me stay here another night.