If you don't love dogs, you have no soul. You're scientifically dead inside. Dogs are the only creatures in the world that love you more than they love themselves. They're always ready to celebrate the smallest things. They just want to eat, snuggle, and play. Dogs are people too, but more like better people than we are.
I've grown up in a family with dogs. And my family treats our dogs like family members, because they are. Our dogs go on vacation with us, we spend ridiculous amounts of money on their food, healthcare, and toys - and they sleep in our beds. My mom has told me many times the dog is the favorite child - and I get it. I've skyped with my dog, I have photos of my dog up in the house, if I have to leave my dog with someone for the weekend I text that person 1 billion times a day to check on him. Because dogs are people too.
When I'm sick - my dog lays with me. When I'm sad my dog licks my tears (JK guys I don't have feelings). When I am stoked - my dog cheers too. I celebrate his birthday, he has a girlfriend (Shout out to Lily in Scottsdale we miss you!), I will contort my body in bed rather than disturb his dreaming. Because dogs are people too.
My family and I have spent thousands of dollars on our dogs. When they need medical care, we don't even consider not getting them what they need. We research the best foods and toys and treats and we spend the money to buy the best of the best. My dog eats a grain free protein based diet - he literally has a healthier lifestyle than I do. I walk him 1-2 miles a day to ensure he stays active and healthy. If he sneezes, I panic. I once took him to the vet because I thought he was dying - he had gas. I spent $600 at the pet emergency room for the puppy flu. Because dogs are people too.
When I don't want to be social. When I'm sad. When I'm needing comfort - I want to be around all the dogs. Dogs don't talk back. They don't judge you. They just unconditionally love you. You're not drinking alone when you have a dog. Dogs go to heaven because if I get to heaven and mine aren't all there - that is hell. Dogs are people too. And if you ever try to tell me that they aren't - I hate you, you're wrong and you're dead to me.
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