Dear Pope Francis...

The other day, you said you believed that God accepted all dogs into heaven. Tell him Cairo Kelly's on his way and to break out the good treats. Cairo was special because he had it tougher than most dogs I know but never complained. He just smiled. All the time. He set a good example for the Miles's North and South — the two kids with us in the boat.

You should also tell the big guy that Cairo was happiest on long hikes in the woods, so it'd be best to find him a home at a celestial cottage versus say, on a celestial beach, by a celestial field or next door to a celestial cheese farm (dibs).

Lastly, there's a guy named Brian who got up there not too long ago. Perhaps you could point Cairo in his direction. They'd make a good twosome. Trust me.

Your biggest four-legged supporter,

Maui Yurkenbaum.