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10 Stages You Go Through With A New Puppy
The ups and downs of raising these little fluff balls.
30 May 2019
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Madi Fuertsch
1. They love you most.
Madi Fuertsch
Just that look of absolute adoration makes one rather hang out with their biggest fan, compared to going out with humans that are just okay. Knowing you have someone that loves you as much as your dog is just better than anything else.
2. You can look like whatever you want around them & they don't care.
Madi Fuertsch
Onesie? Don't care. Sweatpants with a baggy t-shirt? Don't care. They love you no matter what your wardrobe, unlike people.
3. You can be 100% yourself.
Madi Fuertsch
You don't even have to try to act cool around them because they know you for the loser you are and love you regardless. They have likely seen you sob over a movie and dance to a favorite song.
4. You can be lazy.
Rachel Norris
If you just want a relaxing evening in, who better to include than your four-legged fuzzball. They are down for whatever and that includes absolutely nothing.
5. Or do something active
Madi Fuertsch
On the other hand, they can be a great motivator to keep active and stay healthy considering they need exercise. You may not love your body as much as them, but you will sacrifice to make sure they stay in tip-top shape. Who knows, maybe you'll learn to enjoy it.
6. They are perfect adventure buddies.
Madi Fuertsch
No one else is better to take on the world with. They are the best companions for the little or the big adventures and make it all the more exciting.
7. And car ride companions.
Suzanne Fuertsch
Car ride buddies are the best to have and they are 100% better when they have an adorable, loving face.
8. They are cuter to look at.
Madi Fuertsch
You're a monster to not think dogs are just beyond adorable, especially when compared to humans. Sorry not sorry.
9. They are better snuggle buddies.
Madi Fuertsch
Humans are nice to snuggle and all, but they just don't have that feel that dogs have. Snuggling a dog makes it feel like everything else in the world will be okay.
10. You are the center of attention.
Madi Fuertsch
No one gives you a bigger confidence boost than a dog. They just love you and always pay attention to what you are doing, making you feel like the coolest person around.
11. They make you laugh.
Madi Fuertsch
Dogs being so darn cute, make everyday activities and adventures funny. Some have a certain look, or a certain quirk that they just always do, or maybe even just their face in general. Either way, dogs make laughter so much more frequent.
12. Life is much more exciting with them.
Suzanne Fuertsch
They take on life with such excitement and they bring that contagious excitement on to you. I mean we were simply standing in line for food, but he made it all the more exciting and fun because of his expression and personality.
I'm going to go hang out with my dog now...
Netanya Brittain
1. I love our car rides.
Netanya Brittain
Whether it's jamming to "Look What You Made Me Do" on the way to the gym or getting lost on new roads, I always feel happier when I look in the rearview and you're in the backseat gabbing away. You make road trips (and my driving) 100% better.
2. You make commuting to school worth it.
Netanya Brittain
As tedious as commuting to campus is, I'm grateful because it means I get to stay in your life longer. I was worried that going to college would mean I'd be that older sibling you barely know, but it doesn't look like that will happen any time soon. Plus, Mom gets a convenient chauffeur.
3. Your wedding reception will essentially be sibling payback.
Netanya Brittain
Remember all those diapers Mom made me change and all those hours of "Paw Patrol" you made me sit through? You have no idea what's coming...
4. I'm sorry for all the times I've told you to stay a baby.
Netanya Brittain
Know that when I say this, I only mean the best. More than anything I want you to grow up into the person you were born to be, but I also don't want you to make growing up your first priority. Enjoy being the little guy while you can—the benefits are endless.
5. Being mistaken as your "mom" is one of the biggest compliments I will ever receive.
Netanya Brittain
You are the cutest little bundle of tantrums and joy on planet Earth and I am so blessed to be your big sister. You make me proud to be mistaken for your mom...
...excluding that one time when the ShopRite cashier thought Dad and I were your parents. That was a little too weird.
6. You will never not be the baby of the family, but that's not something to whine over.
Netanya Brittain
Embrace your "baby" status: it means special treatment and lifelong adoration.
7. I cried writing this.
Netanya Brittain
Toby, you'll always be that eensy little bundle in the hospital room I was too afraid to hold for fear of dropping you. Four years feels like forever already and you'll never have to worry about making your family proud, because you already have.
