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Originally Posted by gracielove  It is wonderful to hear from someone who knows the responsibilities of puppy ownership and actually enjoys them. It can be really disheartening to hear from people who get a puppy and are crying the blues a short time later because they feel the pup demands too much attention. Congratulations. |
This! It drives me ape***t mad! Raising a new puppy is every bit like having a new baby. Having a slightly older puppy is like having a toddler. I often feel like I have two of them. The only difference is, I know the 2-legged toddler will eventually grow up and not need me for every little thing. That puppy will need me for every day that he takes a breath; feeding, bathing, playing, nursing. And that's just fine with me. Every laugh at his antics, puppy kiss and flopping down on the couch next to me with a contented sigh makes it all worth it!