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Normally, I hand NOTE FROM DOG over to a pup who has earned a starring role in a current story, but this time around, I asked them if I might have their permission to write this NOTE because a lot has happened since we sent our last one at the end of November.

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Perhaps the Best Dog Songs Ever

By B.L. Ochman

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In a sentiment every dog owner shares, Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager perform “I Want My Dog to Live Longer.”

And then there’s Dr John’s “How Come My Dog Don’t Bark When YOU Come Around?”

Plus a close runner up: Cat Stevens’ “I Love My Dog.”“

Wondering: what are your favorite songs about dogs?

Curtis Salgado & Alan Hager – I Want My Dog To Live Longer (The Greatest Wish)

From Alligator Records “I Want My Dog To Live Longer (The Greatest Wish).”

How Come My Dog Don’t Bark (When You Come Around) – Dr John & The Nite Trippers – musicUcansee.com

From: ‘Goin’ Back to New Orleans’ performed LIVE at the John Lennon ‘Imagine’ party at Winter NAMM 2016.

B.L. Ochman

B.L. Ochman is the human companion of Lucy the Rescue Puppy. She is a professional writer, podcast producer and trusted advisor to brands in verticals from cars to cookies. She's a native New Yorker and lover of Central Park—where dogs can be off-leash until 9 am. She also is a really pretty good swing dancer.