[reprak]

Sometimes one doesn't know what he/she has until its gone. I hate my home now as it is so quiet there. Just monotonous sound of computer, fridge and otherwise complete silence. Empty space in the corner, lots of cookies left on the kitchen counter. I get up in the morning and I don't know what to do with my time as I don't have to go out for a walk anymore. Sometimes in the past I hated it, when it was a crappy weather outside, now I would love it. And the endless state of mind asking myself questions like " did I spend enough time with him, did I give him enough attention?" One thing I was reminded of was: time is really passing by quickly. Seventeen years gone by and I don't even remember when and how. So much happened during those years, yet, it seems like it was yesterday I picked up that small clumsy puppy which ate my furniture with no mercy, peed all over my apartment and pushed my buttons every single day.( boy-oh-boy, was he doing a great job doing that lol) I am sure everyone knows what I am talking about. Then there were those active days, when I let him go of the leash and it took me about 20 minutes of running around and cursing before I could get hold of him again lol. And then that day when he was well mannered, but for some reason he did not come back when I called him and I found out he was deaf So many stages, so many memories, but no matter what stage it is, they always, everyday show one thing: the unconditional love and loyalty, greeting you every single day when you come home, happy to see you again, no matter what happens. No many pets do that, in fact, I think it is only dogs showing this kind of emotions so bluntly to the owner. I would like to advice everyone to cherish those moments fully, take photos or/and videos of them and enjoy the companion of these little friends. They only want to be loved back and they are very worth it. Sincerely,

Peter