“Hey Mom, it’s Clovie! Guess what? Just had the best Rainbow Bridge Anniversary! Went to Pupperoni Pizza in Bulldog Bay, met pals, even Fat Russell was there, nearly sat on Gilbert again, lol. Zelda had her winking game on point! The surprise, Mom…they gifted me a HUGE version of my fav bone. Even Spencer, our mayor, was there. Felt all mushy inside with all the love around. Lick ya later, miss you a ton! – Clovie xoxo”

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Clovis ambled into Pupperoni Pizza, his chunky brindle frame making his entrance impossible to miss. The scent of cheesy delights wafted over, causing a short pause and an appreciative sniff. But there were pressing matters at paw today. It was, after all, his Rainbow Bridge Anniversary./n/nThe Bulldog Bay section of Spencerville was alive with excitement. Clovis could see Fat Russell, another robust English Bulldog, already holding court with a group of local pets, regaling them with tales of his latest escapades./n/n”You wouldn’t believe what happened the other day,” Fat Russell was saying, a slice of pizza precariously hanging from his mouth, “I mistook Gilbert for a throw pillow! I mean, can you blame me? The resemblance is uncanny.”/n/nGilbert, always the gracious one, just chuckled, “Oh Russell, you always know how to keep the party lively.”/n/nZelda, the multi-colored beauty, winked at Clovis. “You ready for the grand surprise, big brother?” she whispered, nudging him playfully./n/n”Always,” Clovis replied with a grin, his curiosity evident./n/nJust then, the mayor of Spencerville, a dapper tan pug named Spencer, sauntered over. With a dramatic flair that only Spencer could pull off, he declared, “Today, we gather to celebrate a most momentous occasion! The day our beloved Clovis crossed over the Rainbow Bridge and graced us with his delightful presence.”/n/nThe room burst into applause, and Clovis felt his cheeks warm with appreciation./n/n”Now, now,” he began, trying to play it cool, “It’s just another year in paradise, right?”/n/nBut Spencer wouldn’t hear of it. “Nonsense!” he exclaimed. “Clovis, my dear friend, today is about you. And in your honor, we have a surprise.”/n/nSuddenly, the lights dimmed, and a spotlight shone on a large, white bone, identical to the one Clovis loved so dearly. It was being lowered from the ceiling, spinning slowly, catching the light just right./n/nClovis gasped, “Is that…?”/n/nZelda whispered, “A replica of your cherished toy, but ten times the size.”/n/nClovis didn’t know whether to laugh or cry. It was overwhelming, seeing everyone come together for him. The loyalty and love he had always given were being returned to him tenfold./n/nFat Russell, ever the comedian, shouted, “Now, that’s a bone worth wrestling!”/n/nThe laughter was infectious. Clovis felt a deep sense of gratitude. He looked around the room, at his family, his friends, and even the mayor. He realized he was surrounded by love, memories, and the promise of many more good times to come./n/nAs the party continued, Clovis took a moment to himself, nuzzling his new giant toy. He whispered, “Thank you,” to no one in particular. But in his heart, he knew he was thanking everyone in Spencerville and beyond the Rainbow Bridge.

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