When Indy began deteriorating, I said I was never getting another dog. It was just so hard. I still miss him. I still think I hear his click clack on the hardwood floors. I still check the back door to see if he’s ready to come back in. And, I still tear up when I realize he’s not going to be there ever again.
But, I saw this pin. And, the next thing you know, we’re calling the pet rescue. Yet, I still couldn’t quite convince myself it was happening. I had a list, you see. A list of reasons why I didn’t want another dog. EVER.
- They get in you, and it’s so hard to let go. They follow us around & travel with us, in a way our cats just don’t. Not that it’s easy to lose a cat. I just think it’s harder to lose a dog.
- Pee. OMG—I just can’t handle puppy piddle. No. Just no.
- Poop. Backyard land mines? Not a fan.
- Dog drool. Dog drool! Need I say more?
- Dog food smells. Worse than cat food. (True story.)
- They shed. Oh, how they shed. Of course, our cats already shed, so maybe that one’s not a biggie. Don’t worry—I have more!
- Rain. Also? Snow, but we’ll just count it as one. Wet dog might possibly the worst smell on the planet.
- Holes. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve twisted my ankle in a hole a dog has dug.
- Boarding. Who takes care of the dog when you leave? It’s so expensive to board dogs and nearly impossible to convince friends & family to take care of them for you. A cat will get buy for weeks with a clean litter box, food and water. Dogs are so needy.
- Seriously needy—there’s also food (smelly food), water, exercise, toys, treats, a bed. A bed. Why can’t dogs just sleep on the floor anymore?
And, it’s all well & good, except for one thing. Just one, teeny, tiny reason why one might want to get a dog:
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