Getting used to a dog

Photo collage by Liz

I’m not a pet person.

I once wrote a post about my lack of “pet love” .  You can read about it here.

(I’m not proud of this fact.)

Our granddaughter Aubrey has a new puppy, one that will eventually become a service dog to help protect her, and she sure does LOVE him!

He’s a Goldendoodle.

She named the dog “Cocoa” and he is as cute as can be.

I am now trying to get on the bandwagon to enjoy him, too, since he often comes with the kids to visit.  I’m trying to relax when he wants to play, and I’m learning to appreciate the loyalty and love that an animal can show.  (I still have a hard time with being licked and jumped on, but maybe with time…..)

My husband had to find a new way to store his pond filters since Cocoa loves to chew on them, but he created a cool hidden shelf under the deck and out of reach of a curious puppy.

We are adapting.

Am I ready to run out and buy a new pet?

Probably not.

But,

I am learning to love this new member of the family.

JoAnn

P.S.  I’m sure glad snakes aren’t used as service animals!