Most of you know I have had a dog (mostly)  all my adult life.  First there was Casey – an adorable Cocker Spaniel that Rey bought for me when we were still at UTSA.   We had him almost 10 years – he was poisoned by a toad ( which is why I can’t stand frogs ) and he died in our arms.  So sad.  I said I would never, ever have another dog because it was so difficult to say goodbye.  But, I never thought about having to say no to my children someday when they’d ask to have a dog.  Remembering the joy Casey gave me, I went against what I had promised myself – for my children.

Along came Petunia the Pug.  Petunia sleeps more than anyone I’ve ever known!  She and Adrian are inseparable – she makes us all laugh and is slightly spoiled.   I think people who have dogs share something special and the most incredible unconditional love with them.