Dear little fur baby,
I'm so happy I spent so much time finding you, the perfect dog for me. You are just what I hoped you would be: a furry little companion who is just as happy playing on the beach with me as you are snuggling with me when I'm upset. You were the perfect addition to my small little life, and have forced me to consider a few things. I have had to really step up, I cannot just run out the door, anymore. I have to plan things and consider my actions and the amount of time something will take.
After all, you do sleep a lot, but when you are awake you're my little shadow. You have also forced me to be more clean. I now have to budget, as well, and really think about what I'm spending money on, and what toys I should really invest in for you. You are essentially a child, but you're my child so I really don't mind because I have you.
I'm sorry about all the times I've gotten frustrated with you, especially the time you peed on my carpet four times in one day. What I said to you was not kind, and I know that you can't understand, but I know you can figure out voice inflections. I'm also sorry that I spend a good part of my day staring at glowing screens (even now), I know if I didn't have you I would not have as many distractions, and I thank you. I'm glad you do the cute head tilt thing because it, literally, erases all the bad from my day and makes a good one even better. I'm sorry I took you away from your mom, but I hope you're happy here.
You are the best thing that has happened to me in a long time, and you have already changed my life for the better. You encourage me to be more social, especially when you chased the cute boy, who petted you, down the street. You have also made me more patient, and I mean standing in line at the DMV for three hours patient. You can be a handful, but it's worth it because I have you.
The thing that scares me the most, just like any pet owner, is considering the negatives: your death, accidents, or issues that leave me without you. But for right now, I get to live life with you to the max and enjoy something as simple as a game of frisbee in the park or a sunset on the beach with my best friend/child/pet. You've come so far, puppy, and I can't wait to see how you grow, little one.
If you want to follow the growing little puppy, his Instagram handle is @yet_to_be. He loves his followers.
