Pets. Where do I even start? I was so close to my dog Rookie when I was growing up. Pets are entertaining and comforting. Not just because they are always there for you, and wanting attention, but because they are great listeners.
I truly learned how to be more of a caregiver when I had to take care of another living being. When I was about 11, my father grilled me because my dog was out of water when he checked the bowl. He asked me that what if that was me outside in the August summer heat? Would I want water? The answer was yes I would and I was immediately mad at myself for not being more thoughtful.
My dog Rookie was one of my favorite things about my childhood. He was always happy and cheerful, even when I was having awful days he would make me smile. I will probably never understand what humans did to deserve dogs, but I am so glad that we have them.
Hug your buddy a little tighter this holiday season. Let them know that they are loved, and remember, we might have a lot of things in life, but our pets only have us.
