SubscribeSo one of the great things about working at Autodesk is that we are allowed to bring our dogs to work! The Autodesk founding fathers started this very cool tradition and luckily we've been able to maintain this tradition ever since. Not all of the Autodesk offices support this but at our headquarters, where I work, we still have this privilege.
Over the years, some of the Autodesk dogs have become a mainstay in the office. Evelyn, was one such dog. There were very few days that sweet Evelyn wasn't in the office and we were all quite accustomed to having her around. Evelyn would always protect her food when I came around (apparently I looked like the dog food stealing type) and would bark occasionally when someone suspicious would come around (but then - that was her job!). She loved chasing tennis balls and Heather...being a good Dog-Mom, would always indulge her in this. Evelyn was an extremely well behaved Autodog...she had her own Autodesk badge and nameplate (of course she did). Evelyn just had a way of making whatever work issue you were dealing with a little bit easier. I had the pleasure of having Evelyn over to dinner on one occasion and she kindly tolerated Tiffany when she was a puppy (although she did abscond with one of her chewies).
Sadly...after 9 1/2 years at Autodesk, Evelyn has left us. The halls will be a little bit emptier and we'll miss giving her a pet as we walk by. Her dog-buddies will wonder where she's gone and not understand. As for me...I'm certain that Evelyn is chasing tennis balls on the beach in heaven and that she's found the local "In and Out Burger" (one of her favorite treats). I'm sure that Heaven is just a little bit brighter - as it was when she was with us.
So...this is my ode to Evelyn...we will miss you...
This is a picture of Evelyn on her last day...
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Give your pets an extra bit of love today and be grateful for the short time they spend with us.