I never really knew what I was missing out on until I got a dog of my own. The whole process of picking out a little puppy and taking him home is so exciting. Watching this puppy grow and his personality blossom is such an experience. I often forget what life was like without my pup by my side and when I do think about it I don't know how I survived without him. This one's for my pup!

What would life be like without a dog?

Who would run up and greet you with extreme happiness every time you walk in the door? There would be no tackling with slobbery kisses. No tail wagging like crazy. There would be no grin on your face every time he runs up to you looking for love.

Who would you take constant pictures of like he's your own little child? At every holiday. On every adventure. During every single cute moment, that occurs.

Who would be your forever best friend? There would be no one sitting on the windowsill looking outside and waiting for you to come home. No one to lay their head on your lap when you're sad. There would be no one to keep your feet warm and give you cuddles at night. You wouldn't have that constant shadow walking a few feet behind you. You wouldn't have that partner in crime.

Who would you take on adventures? There would be no one to hang their head out the window on long car rides or get slobber all over the windows. There would be no one to take on hikes or explore new places. No one to look back when he runs ahead of you on the trail to make sure you're still right there behind him. No one to take to the dog park to make new puppy friends and run around like crazy. Feeling a moment of pure bliss. Who would you take to Petsmart to pick out a new toy or buy cute new collars for every chance you get?

If you didn't have your dog you'd probably even miss the annoying things. Like him wreaking havoc when he's bored. Chewing on shoes every chance he gets. You'd probably still have all the straps on your backpacks intact. You wouldn't have to spend money on dog food or grooming. All your clothes would be hair free but there would be a piece of your heart missing. Life would never be the same without a dog.

So even those moments where you've never been so frustrated in your life. At the times where he is being an absolute little devil. Don't even take those moments for granted. Because you would be lost without your dog.