Small brown dog wearing a bandana standing out in the sun

I adopted Buddha when he was 8 weeks old and we shared almost 16 years of amazing adventures together. He was the most loving, gentle, and charismatic dog anyone could ask for. His favorite food was bacon and he loved to swim in the local rivers and lakes. In his older age he slowed down as arthritis started to make his joints achy, but he still enjoyed sniffing around the yard and going for short walks til the very end. He will be desperately missed as he spread joy to everyone around him and I feel so fortunate to have been given so many good years with him. I am heartbroken by his loss but will always cherish the memories I shared with him.