Jimmy Buffett’s love for animals lives on.
The “Margaritaville” singer, who died Sept. 1 at age 76, collaborated with the ASPCA to make a special music video promoting pet adoption, called “Like My Dog.” Video — which he presented for the first time Today and highlights the special bonds people share with their animals — featuring never-before-seen footage of Buffett playing and enjoying the good life with his own dogs.
The clip opens with the musician wrapped up in a coat, scarf and hat for an outing with his dogs. In one hand she holds a tennis ball that one of the puppies excitedly tries to grab.
“Hi, this is Jim and Jim’s dogs,” Buffett says. “We’re back in business here. If you’ve got dogs out there, I’m your man.”
He jokingly adds, “Just remember, we don’t deal with cats, we don’t deal with frogs. Here at Jim, we only deal with dogs.”
The video cuts to one of his puppies sitting in a music studio, moving the controls on a mixing console with his paws. As the first notes of “Like My Dog” begin to play, a montage of clips shows Buffett’s canine friends joining him on sunny boat rides, fishing and more. Other pet owners are also shown enjoying everyday moments with their animals.
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In the video, Buffett sings about his ideal relationship inspired by the easy, unconditional love of his dogs, with lyrics that include: “She never tells me she’s sick of this house. He never says, ‘Why don’t you get off that couch?’/ It ain’t costin’ when he wants out/ I want you to love me like your dog.”
According to the ASPCA, Buffett was inspired to make the music video after asking his fans to share videos of themselves with their dogs under the hashtag #likemydog.
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“The dedication and humanity that Jimmy Buffett put into his music carried over into his love of animals, especially pets and wildlife,” said Matt Bershadker, president and CEO of the ASPCA, in a statement. “This collaboration honors Jimmy’s legacy and animal advocacy and reflects our shared commitment to helping vulnerable dogs find safe, loving homes.”
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Jimmy Buffett performs in May 2022.
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“Like My Dog” is on Buffett’s latest album Equal load on all partswhich was published on November 3. The 14-song album — announced just days after Buffett’s death — debuted in the Top 10 on the Billboard 200 chart and topped the Rock & Americana charts.
Earlier this month, Buffett was honored by his musical peers at the CMA Awards in Nashville. Country stars Alan Jackson, Kenny Chesney and the Zac Brown Band performed a medley of some of Buffett’s greatest hits.
The “Gypsies in Palace” singer was also honored during the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday when the Macy’s Great American Marching Band performed “Cheeseburger in Paradise.”
To learn more about ASPCA pet adoptions or to find a local animal shelter in your area, visit aspca.org/adopt.
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