So, here’s the deal. If you’re not in the mood to be or get emotional, you might save this read for another day. But it is a great read by a Washington Post reporter that had a pretty special relationship with his dog – when he wasn’t paying attention.
I think this is a great example of how dogs touch us and how we all have our own relationships with our pets. Many of those relationship are different even within a family. This story shows that. And it proves that we can all have our own real and meaningful relationships with our pets and with each other – even when no one is looking.
Here’s an excerpt….
I didn’t want the dog in the first place. I thought she’d be too much work.
That’s a typical response for me. Practical. Utilitarian. What’s the cost-benefit ratio?
My wife and son, then in second grade, persisted. They outvoted me……
Read the entire article on WashingtonPost.com
