Dear Ted,
First of all, I know you’re a dog and you can’t read, but even though I talk to you all the time, there are still so many things I want to tell you. Sometimes when we’re talking, I know you understand what I am saying. And sometimes, I find myself waiting for you to use your words and tell me what you’re thinking. Sadly, that hasn’t happened yet. But someday, I’m convinced it will. And when that day comes, I figure if you can speak, maybe you’ll also be able to read, and then you can read these letters.
I want you to know how much I love you and how much I have learned from you. I’ve been paying attention to all the lessons you’ve taught me, and I try to keep them in mind so one day, I can be a better human.
—Excerpt from Dear Ted
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“Dear Ted beautifully captures the moral and emotional depth of our relationships with the animals who share our lives. Bunker’s tender letters to her Ted remind us that loving and learning from another species are among the most profound forms of ethical and spiritual growth we can experience.”
—Jessica Pierce, PhD, Bioethicist, Author of Who’s a Good Dog? And How to Be a Better Human
“Our dogs are often our wisest and most patient teachers . . . Bunker has created a beautiful and deeply moving tribute to this truth . . . revealing how Ted’s simple, profound example taught her to live with more joy, courage, and love.”
—Mat Ward, Animal Behaviorist, Author of What Dogs Want
“Dear Ted is a heartfelt tribute that captures the deep bonds between a pet and their human. Missi Bunker’s reflective letters . . . are beautifully emotional and filled with sweet life lessons. A must-have for every animal lover.”
—Alex Cearns, O.A.M., Award-Winning Pet Photographer, Founder of Houndstooth Studio, Author of Zen Dogs
“Imagine if we all had a dog by our side! . . . Ted teaches us: how to love life, how to love ourselves, how to love others when we just don’t know how to . . . and Melissa tells us: Our dogs will love us through. Through it all.”
—Lisa Smith Putnam, CEO, Simply Pets Lifestyle, Publisher of Simply Pets Magazine