January 23rd, 2008 by 
Lia Sebastian
I don’t typically think of myself as a pet person. When I was very little, we had a dog, but I don’t remember it. Later we had a cat, and I discovered I was allergic to them. I liked cats–they are elegant, self-sufficient, and mysterious, but the allergy thing kept me from having one. But we never got another pet after that cat disappeared. Later, when I could have my own pet, I got a beta fish and was devastated when it died a couple of years later.
Having a dog never occurred to me. Dogs were the mean, barking creatures in the neighborhood that would pester me on my way home. And they weren’t elegant like cats. They would bark, drool, and jump. For a long time, I thought dogs were just . . . well, the complete opposite of appealing.
Now I see the appeal.
It helps to have a friend with a dog. This dog, Zoe, is definitely a jumper and a licker, but it’s actually kind of sweet.
Then there are the puppies. Lieutenant and Major are the supercute puppies my niece got for Christmas. They were so tiny on Christmas Eve, and they are growing up fast.
Lieutenant
Major
I did my best to resist Zoe, but I can’t resist the three of these adorable dogs. So I’m a convert . . . from a distance. I’m a little allergic to dogs, too, so I doubt I would get one. But I’ll enjoy these. 
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January 23rd, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Ahh. It’s kind of bittersweet isn’t it? I guess I am in the same place, as of now. I still miss Joan’s little dog, Murphy. I remember how excited she got when I came in the door because she knew I liked her to jump on my lap and lick my face (although I refused kisses on the lips)! Can’t believe how fast the puppies are growing. I think Chris likes them more than he admits. He and Dad were running an errand and they had to go to Chris’ place to let the dogs out and feed them. I love reading your posts! Have I said that before? I expect to say and/or feel it many more times in the future.
January 23rd, 2008 at 5:31 pm
I’ve always found dogs and cats hard to resist, but dogs are just more personable. I’m glad these three good dogs have converted you.
January 24th, 2008 at 5:09 am
I love this post! It’s so reflective and I can just visualize you cute magnet to animals, loving them as a child. Isn’t it nice we can be surrogate parents for the little bit of time we are with the cute puppies? I’m jealous you got to see them!
January 24th, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Ooh I love the pics! So cute! I’m a bit allergic to dogs too
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