[bchgirl]

Originally Posted by Bailey's Peeps

This will be a rather self-indulgent expression, but I just have to say it to anyone that will listen. If I'm being too sentimental, no one needs to answer.

As recently as two or three months ago, I remember talking about what I saw as "typical" pet owners. My attitude was, in general, "Pets are great, I've had several dogs in the past. I enjoyed their companionship, I loved them, and I took care of them. But they're DOGS, for cryin' out loud, not people!" The whole idea of arranging one's day, or a vacation, or anything else around a dog was just plain silly!

Well, 30 days ago we picked up my wife's Mother's Day present - an 8 week old Yorkie that she soon named Bailey. Nothing has been normal since. At least I haven't. Kathie had been saying from time to time for over a year that she wanted a Yorkie. As much as she loves her new baby, though, I'm the one that she keeps saying is obsessing over this puppy. And I can't argue with her - when the truth is staring you in the face, you're an idiot to deny it. When you start trying to hide from your spouse how much you're spending on stuff for your puppy, you have to admit you have a problem.

I'm approaching retirement age, too. Maybe I'm slipping into a second childhood. Anyway, I found YT a few days ago and soon discovered that I'm not the only person that these precious little furbabies affect this way. What really got me thinking about this was reading posts from people who have lost their sweet little Yorkies. As much as my heart breaks for those of you have lost one of these endearing little bundles of love, I know I really can't put myself in your position. I cannot imagine what it would be like, even after such a short time together, to not have Bailey around. And I don't want to try.

Anyway, I'd love to hear from others about the premise that underlies everything on YT - we just REALLY love our Yorkies.

Without you even realizing it...they just kinda suck you in, don't they? And my hubby...who didn't care if we had a "dog" or not...sounds just like you.