WE HAVE A DOG

We have a dog. His name is Jake. He is a Havanese. We have had him since he was a puppy. Jake is over twelve years old. He weighs about fourteen pounds.

Many people own and love dogs. Dogs and people have been companions for thousands of years. Dogs make good companions. They are loyal. They give unconditional love. They provide emotional support. They can enhance social interaction. They contribute to a person's physical and mental well-being.

Dogs are a responsibility. They have to be fed. Dogs have to be walked. Not always when it is convenient. A dog might need to be walked anytime of the day or night or in any type of

weather. They need to go to the Vet and the groomer.

Here is something else about dogs. They do not have any money. That's right they are always broke. The dog's owner has to pay for everything the dog needs. Toys, bones, medicine.

Dogs do not know how to dial a phone. The owner has to make the dogs appointments. Call the Vet or the groomer. Not only that you have to drive the dog to his appointments. Dogs do not keep calendars.

The dog expects you to take care of these things. They take those things for granite.

Our dog Jake can communicate. When he looks at the door he is saying I want to go outside. He looks at the fridge you know he wants to eat. If he looks at the T.V. you know he wants to watch a Hallmark mystery movie.

Dogs repay you in ways that money can't buy. Your dog is always glad to see you. If you are gone for five minutes, five hours or five weeks he is happy when you return. No questions ask. The dog knows when you are not feeling well or sad or worried. You can see it in his eyes. He will try to comfort you. He will try and protect you when something does not seem right. A dog is your constant companion.

Jake is getting older. Recently, he has had some health issues We have taken him to the Vet. several times in the past month. He is going to have some tests soon. I hope they can find the problem. I hope there is nothing serious! I hope he feels better!

WRITTEN BY

RON TURETT

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