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Originally Posted by Roxiesmama  I was one of *those* people. I never wanted a dog, and couldn't understand how people would treat their pets like people, or members of the family.
Everything changed when Roxie came to me last October. My whole outlook on dogs, pets, and animals in general has changed. I see how she has her own little personality. I laugh and smile at her little antics. I love when she curls up with me on the couch to watch TV. I look forward to her running towards me when I come down the stairs in the morning, or come in the door after being out somewhere. It's truly amazing how having her in my life has changed me.
I know I will never be able to impart my feelings on others...they just need to experience it themselves in order to know if they are going to give in to it or not. |
I used to be scared of dogs. Ok I had my horses and they were my life for well most of my life... but then I got lonely after leaving the barn. Financially a horse wasn't an option, and my bf is deathly allergic to cats. So my friend suggested a dog. I thought she was nuts, because I was always afraid of them (mainly because my aunts dogs were all I'd known and they were usually bigger and rescues that weren't well trained, they jumped a lot which freaked me out) Well I started looking at breeds and thought... humm I think I want a Yorkie. it all started that day when I sat the bf down and said, "Honey I have a question, and I want you to think long and hard before answering, if you say yes your not allowed to say no later on... can we get a puppy?" The momment he said yes without hesitation we became owned by my little Yorkie who wasn't even born yet.
Harley has been a joy in my life, and has done so much for me. He's really saved me from spending a fortune on therapy for anxiety, and always gives me the love and care I need after a bad day. It saddens me to see people who just don't understand why we act the way we do with our babies.