. . . Owning A Dog Always

When I Wrote 'marley & Me,' I Had A Clear Audience In Mind. And It Did Not Include Children. I Wrote My Book For Adults And Assumed Only Adults, And Possibly Teenagers, Would Be Drawn To It.

Just So You Know Labrodor Retrivers Do Not Howl.begals Howl.wolves Howl. Labs Do Not Howl, At Lestnot Well. Marley Attempted Twice To Howl, Both Times In Answer To A Passing Police Siren, Tossing Back His Head, Forming His Mouth Into An O Shape, And Letting Loose The Most Pathetic Sound Ihave Ever Heard, More Like Gargling Than Answering The Call Of The Wild. Butnow,no Question About It He Was Howling.

. . . Owning A Dog Always Ended With This Sadness Because Dogs Just Don't Live As Long As People Do.

Mostly, He Taught Me About Friendship And Selflessness And, Above All Else, Unwavering Loyalty.

In A World Of Bosses, You Are Your Own Master