I knew the first day I arrived at the Roche household that I would be truly loved. They were really excited to meet me, and they had every comfort I needed to make me feel at home. I did miss my dog family, but my anxiety subsided as I got to know my new human family. I have owned this family for almost seven years, and I must say it’s been a joy. I have compiled my top ten list of reasons why it is a joy owning my humans.
- They provide food and water on demand. Sometimes I have to bounce the bowl with my paw, but they come running. I also get some eggs many mornings with my coffee; just kidding I don’t drink coffee that would be insane.
- They let me outside to wander the yard and do my business. And when I bark, they come running to let me in, but I won’t come in until I get my treat of course, fools!
- My family never spares the scratches when I am near them. And sometimes I even get some of their scraps, just a little.
- I get to go on long walks through the park on the weekends, most times I am even allowed off the leash and that’s off the hook!
- Bob makes up fun songs about me; his songs make me wag my tail with joy. He also talks to me in a very unique voice, just special to me and that’s really cool. And I love that he calls me Mrs. Dog.
- Suzanne also talks to me but as if I am human and I understand her. I do understand a little of her words, but mostly I understand her vibe, and that’s really nice.
- Bobby loves to tease me but not in a bad way, he’s just having fun. I know he loves me, he is always asking where I am, because he worries about me. I feel so lucky.
- Hayley loves to show me love by giving me kisses and hugs, and she used to like to dress me up in T-shirts and shorts when she was younger. One time I was on the windowsill dressed in a T-shirt barking at the Verizon salesman who was standing on the front porch talking to Suzanne, and he stopped mid sentence to ask "is your dog wearing a T-shirt"? I was a little embarrassed, but what can I do?
- I grab shoes, pillows and baseball caps to get my family’s attention, and it works every time. I may have ruined a pair of shoes or two, and a multitude of BB caps. I do feel a little bad about that, but I can’t speak the human language so I have to communicate somehow. I usually just want to play or go out; dogs just want to have fun too Cyndi Lauper!
- My family will always be here for me and love me unconditionally and for that I will always be there for them to love and protect and will be forever loyal to them. And that is the top reason it is a joy to own my family.
