When you look closely and deeply into

They've seen us at our worst, and still are our best friends, takes lots of spirit/soul for that.

They are

Well, today he was giving me the eyes cos he was in trouble

Traditionally, the Tibetans believed dogs were humans in their previous lives who didn't quite make it back to human. But if they are treated with love and respect they might next time. Dogs were treated like sacred animals the way cows are in India. I think there is something very human in a dog's eyes.

Because they are.

I see love, intelligence, smarmy melodrama and damn.. I have to pet him/her. Where's the treat bag.
I know I am being manipulated, another skill they have.

Dogd have the luxury of living in the moment. And its almost always about you, if you are there..😷