On being a new mom…

24Jul08

J and I had been talking about getting a dog for years, we’d always said that it wasn’t the right time, or that we didn’t have enough money. There was always a logical reason why we shouldn’t get a puppy, and selfishly, I didn’t know if I really wanted all of the responsibility that comes along with owning a dog. Finally in March we found our little baby on petfinder. Coupon (whose name was Buffy at the time) was a 6 month old Boston Terrier mix who was going to be put down if she wasn’t rescued.

Fast forward four months. Everyday with her is amazing. It’s impossible to be angry or upset when she’s around. She comes to work with me. She forces me to get outside and explore my neighborhood. She’s shown me that having a dog is about so much more than just owning an animal. Dammit if I’m not head over heels in love with my little girl. 

I was never an animal rights activist, never even knew I wanted to rescue a dog. But honestly, after going through this experience with Coupon I can’t imagine doing it any other way. If you or anyone you know is thinking about getting a puppy, get one from a rescue. It will change your life.

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