If you walk in my front door on a weekday night, you are bound to see me sitting on the couch, reading, with my dog on my lap. My dog Tate came into our lives in June 2015. My mom, brother and I had been wanting a dog for years,but we could not afford one. Plus, we wanted an inside dog that did not shed. We thought we would never get a dog, but luck was on our side. While my brother and I were at church camp, my mom got a call from someone she used to work with. She was moving into a new apartment and could not take her six year old Cockapoo with her. She remembered that my mom had mentioned to her about wanting a dog,so she immediately called her and asked if we wanted him. Of course we said yes! I mean, look at that face!

It has now been over a year since we got him and we could not be happier. We always have someone who is super excited to see us when we get home in the afternoon. And we always get plenty of wet, slobbery dog kisses before bed. Honestly, I couldn't imagine not having him in our lives. He makes our house even more entertaining.

I am absolutely positive that dogs are some of the best pets around. They are always happy to see you and they love to be pet and loved on. Dogs have also been shown to help with depression, anxiety and other things. I've suffered from these before and I have to say that ever since we got our dog I have had less panic attacks than before. But who knows? You might be able to make a dog's life better! If at all possible, try to adopt a dog from the shelter. There are plenty of dogs there that need good and loving homes. And, you might find your best friend there!