The Joys of Owning a Family

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.

1.  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.
2. 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!
3.  My family never spares the scratches when I am near them.  And sometimes I even get some of their scraps, just a little.
4.  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!
5.  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.
6.  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.
7.  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.
8. 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? 
9.  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!
10.  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.