Everyone has heard the phrase, "A dog is man's woman's best friend," and boy, they are right! I adopted a sweet, little runt of his litter from the animal shelter almost five months ago. I fall in love with Harrison more and more each day. Here are eight reasons he truly is my best friend.
1. It was love at first sight.
From the moment I saw Harrison at the animal shelter, I knew he was going to be mine. Yes, I'm talking about a dog, not a guy. I opened the door to the cage and Harrison ran to me and he has been attached ever since!
2. He cheers on the fraternity guys during their flag football games.
As a sorority girl, I am guilty of having fraternity fever (I just made that up, don't ask where it came from). I am not ashamed to admit that I was at almost every single one of the flag football games this fall. Partly to cheer on the guys, and also partly (mainly) to swoon over the cute boys playing football. Harrison, too, was always there right along side of me cheering on the boys!
3. He is always ready for an adventure.
I am the most spontaneous person. One minute I will be laying not the couch, and the next minute, I'm dragging Harrison along with me when I decide to go ride a bike on the walking bridge. Yes, this was super fun. No, it was not easy and/or a good idea whatsoever. I wouldn't really call it "riding a bike" when Harrison was running the opposite way, causing me (and the bike) to fall at least five times. I do not recommend trying this.
4. He loves Tennessee football.
Okay, I know what you're thinking, "there's no way a dog can love football," but let me stop you right there. Harry loves rooting on the Vols every Saturday. Harrison is also a huge fan of wearing his jersey to show his support for his favorite team. (Obviously I'm kidding. He hates the jersey; however, he knows it makes me happy, so he wears it.)
5. He loves me unconditionally (even when I am sratting way too hard).
No matter how ridiculous I look when I get all sratty for Lip Sync, or whatever other sorority event is, he will always be up for a great photo op. Look how adorable he is!
6. He is always down for being lazy and binge watching "The Office."
I am not ashamed whatsoever to admit that I love being lazy and watching three (or 45) episodes of "The Office." Most people would judge me for laying in bed until 4:30 p.m. and then moving to the couch until 12:30 a.m., and watching two whole seasons of "The Office" in one day; however, Harrison doesn't judge me one bit. He is always down for lazy days with me.
7. He loves Christmas as much as I do.
Christmas is my favorite holiday, and Harrison loves it almost as much as I do. He doesn't complain when I put a tacky sweater on him and force him to take a picture with me in front of the Christmas tree (and under the mistletoe).
8. He's the only man I'll ever need.
I'm single, and I know you're all wondering how that's possible, seeing as I am totally and completely normal; however, it is a reality that I face every day. Harrison is my best friend, and honestly, the only man I'll ever need. When I envision my future, I see me, Harrison, and our four kids (please realize I'm kidding about the kids part). He enjoys the same things I do and doesn't complain when I want to take 49,089,435,693 pictures until we get the perfect one to post on Instagram.
If you're lucky enough to have a fur baby, I'm sure you know most of these to be true as well. Even though they can be assholes and chew holes in our carpets, shoes, favorite shirt, and countless other things as well, they will always love us after we punish them. Give your fur baby a big 'ol hug and kiss, and maybe even a couple extra treats to show your love for them.
