If I Didn't Have A Dog If I didn't have a dog I could walk
around the back yard barefoot without worry. My house could be carpeted
instead of tiled. My clothing, furniture and other belongings would be free of hair.
When the doorbell rings, my home wouldn't sound like a kennel. I could
sit on the couch or lie in my bed the way I want to, without taking into
consideration how much space she needs to be comfortable. I would not
have strange presents under the Christmas tree like bones, stuffed
animals, toys and treats...nor would I have to explain why I wrap them.
I would have no guilt about going on vacation. I would not be on a
first name basis with three veterinarians, as I put their kids through
college. The most used words in my vocabulary would not be sit, stay,
down, come, go pee pee. My house would not be cordoned off into
zones with baby gates and barriers. My pockets would not contain things
like poop bags, treats, and an extra leash. My house wouldn't look like a
daycare center with toys strewn everywhere. I would not have to spell
out the words, BALL, Treat, bye-bye, walk. If I didn't have a dog.... how truly empty my life would be.
@Ray: Is that your Homer? Beautiful dog.
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