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I'm Happy to Have My New Home!

If I Didn't have Animals...

If I Didn't Have Animals . . . .
I could walk around the yard barefoot in safety.
My house could be carpeted instead of tiled and laminated.
All flat surfaces, clothing, furniture, and cars would be free of hair.
When the doorbell rings, it wouldn't sound like a kennel.
When the doorbell rings, I could get to the door without wading through fuzzy bodies who beat me there.
I could sit on the couch and my bed the way I wanted, without taking into consideration how much space several fur bodies would need to get comfortable.
I would not have strange presents under my Christmas tree -- dog bones, stuffed animals, toys, treats nor would I have to explain to people why I wrap them.
I would have money .and no guilt to go on a real vacation.
I would not be on a first-name basis with 6 veterinarians, as I put their yet unborn grandkids thru college.
The most used words in my vocabulary would not be: out, sit, down, come, no, stay, and leave him/her/it ALONE.
My house would not be cordoned off into zones with baby gates or barriers.
My house would not look like a day care center, toys everywhere.
My pockets would not contain things like poop bags, treats and an extra leash.
I would no longer have to Spell the words B-A-L-L-, F-R-I-S-B-E- E, W-A-L-K, or T-R-E-A-T.
I would not have as many leaves INSIDE my house as outside .
I would not look strangely at people who think having ONE dog/cat ties them down too much.
I'd look forward to spring and the melting of snow instead of dreading mud season.
I would not have to answer the question "Why do you have so many dogs/animals?" from people who will never have the joy in their lives of knowing they are loved unconditionally by someone as close to an angel as they will ever get.
How empty my life would be.

Hey John

Dear John,
thank you for changing my Mommy's heart so she loved dogs. If she hadn't lost you to cancer, she wouldn't have come looking for me. John, you saved my life.

Love,
Nick

Merry Christmas!

Today was my first Christmas in my forever home. It has been great, but Daddy says that all the toys are NOT for me, and that I have to share. I really don't agree with that, but I'll try.

Mommy and Daddy bought me three different footballs- one is green and red, one is fuzzy and has a rope attached to it, and one is a real football! My stocking had rawhide candy canes, cookies, and a new tennis ball in it, as well as T-bone steak treats. I'm so excited!

Daddy got a fishing pole, reel, line, and I bought him a tackle bag. Mommy says she is going to get me a fishing vest so I can go fishing with Daddy. Daddy says I'll scare away the fish, though.

This morning mommy gave me a little piece of sausage and a peanut butter pancake for breakfast! I gobbled that up really quick- I NEVER let Peanut Butter go to waste!

Anyway, now I'm looking forward to what mommy says is called "New Years." Does that mean I get more presents? I guess I'll find out!

See you later!

Love,
Nick