Man, people love their dogs. I know I’m one of them but I’m amazed at the amount of money people will spend on their dogs above and beyond vet bills. I guess if I had that kind of money I’d spend it too. Working part time at a Pet Resort ( fancy name for boarding kennel) I see first hand how much people spend on boarding, daycare, grooming, clothes toys, and more. Some of these dogs come in with nicer bedding than I have on my bed. They have tote bags with their name embroidered on the front, train cases with fancy dishes inside. They come in wearing coach collars and hand knit sweaters.There are doggy birthday parties with doggy bakeries for a cupcake. (I’m guilty of the birthday party, I sent out special doggy invitations and thank you notes.)
I even sent out a New Puppy announcement : )
When I first brought my pug home as a puppy, people would flock to him. It made me happy to see how many smiles he put on people’s faces. There is nothing cuter than a puppy (in my opinion.) Some might disagree and say a human baby but I’m not in agreement.
Dogs mean more to owners than ever before. Now a days it seems that some couples have decided to forgo having children and have a four legged baby instead.
I don’t want to start the debate of dog people vs cat people. Cats do have a lot to offer too but they have never put me high up on a pedestal like my dog has. So as you can tell I’m a dog person. This quote explains it all for me:
“Dogs have Masters and Cats have Servants”
I love the unconditional love I get from my dog. After my divorce he really has been there for me in difficult times. He makes me laugh when I don’t feel like laughing, and is a warm body next to me at night.
This entry is dedicated to Oswald- My best friend 
Corny, I know
I used to be a total dog person. We’ve always had labs. I’m not quite sure when it changed but now I’m more of a cat person. I have two dogs now and when I don’t have them anymore, I will never have another dog. It has nothing to do with loving one more than the other. It’s just that I’m older now and the dogs are to much work for me. Trying to get a lab in the tub after being sprayed by a skunk for example. I just can’t physically do it anymore. Also, the dogs we have right now are VERY NEEDY and it’s very hard for us to travel or go anywhere. Labs aren’t small and can’t fit into a little designer suitcase for travel. Not that I would want to bring my pet everywhere. Also, my husband thinks the only dog is a lab so a small dog for us is out of the question. To me, when I get away, I like to get away. When my kids were small, I liked to get away alone and now with the dogs, it’s the same kind of feeling.
I live in the country now and I “need” at least one cat. I have 5 right now but only one doesn’t go outside but we have mice out here so we have to have a cat. I have a kitten now that I’ve raised since she was 3 weeks old. She will be a year old in August. I had to feed her with a bottle for a good month. She couldn’t even go to the bathroom so to me, she’s not a cat. She’s is the best companion I’ve ever had.
awww, I loved this post. I feel the same way about my dog. He has been there for me through so much. He’s a black lab mix and the love of my life. I love the pictures of Oswald, what a cutie, and the propellor hat is adorable. Dogs are so wonderful, he’s actually my first real pet. I had a bird when I was ten but that’s it. I never got the whole pet thing until I got my dog almost 4 years ago. Now I’m a total pet goober, oh well : )