KILGORE — I don't know his name. Heck. I don't know if the person who abandoned him even bothered to name him before they dropped him off in the parking lot at Driller Park about a week ago.
I just call him Driller. He doesn't seem to mind. He hasn't let me pet him yet, but I hope that changes soon.
My wife always tells me I'm going to die trying to pet a critter that doesn't want to be petted, but I'm not worried about Driller. He's a big friendly dog who constantly wags his tail, but — for now at least — he doesn't trust me. I don't blame him.
I would never hurt a dog, but he doesn't know that. All he knows is that someone who probably promised to love him and take care of him forever failed him miserably by dumping him in a parking lot. That kind of hurt and betrayal isn't easy to forget, so I'll give him some time.
I don't know who let this beautiful dog down in such a horrible way, and it's probably in their best interest that I never find out. I’m not saying I would have a black eye discussion over this, but I can’t guarantee I wouldn’t. East Texas is full of intelligent, caring people.
I doubt either of those words describe the person who did this, but in case you stumble upon this column I want you to know a few things. Dogs are better than people. That means if you came back for him, Driller would forgive you immediately and go right back to loving you even though you don't deserve it.
None of us deserve a dog's unconditional love, which makes what you di.