Dogged

Dogged

By John R. Greenwood

Pssst, pssst, hey mister, wouldn't you like a dog? 

I am being dogged wherever I go. Dogs everywhere are watching my every move. Around every corner I find another pathetic pooch staring me in the eye. My wife and I are presently dog and cat-hair free. We have enjoyed many pets over the years but at the moment we have chosen not to take on another pet. We both work full time and for the first time since starting a family we have no other responsibilities other than ourselves. We do talk about getting another dog, we just aren't ready right now. That being said, it seems like everywhere I turn I am being stalked by some sad-eyed bundle of fur. 

This gorgeous hunk of canine was waiting patiently for his driver to return and took it upon himself to plead his case for dogdom. If I could have squeezed him out that window he would be curled up at my feet right now.  Please don't add to my dilemma by deluging me with pro-dog propaganda. I already know why I want a dog, why I need a dog, and what joy a dog brings to the table. We simply know right now is not a good time for us. It wouldn't be fair or smart of us to get a pet of any kind if we aren't ready. I have done that before. Remember this story?