I plead:

It’s not just a dog,

It’s a living being, with a heart and a soul,

It’s not just a dog,

It’s my companion in sorrows,

It’s not just a dog,

It’s my friend whom I can confide in,

It’s not just a dog,

It’s the trust that he has in me,

It’s not just a dog,

It’s my shadow who has captured my heart,

And it’s just not a dog!