I rescued my little Foxy several years ago. I wasn't looking for her, but she just crawled (爬) up onto my lap and went to sleep, so I took her home. She spent the night with her head on my pillow, and I knew she belonged to me.
I was her person. She didn't really like other dogs or people until I met my wife-to-be. The day Angelika came over to visit for the first time was the last time Foxy was truly my dog. She abandoned me for the love of a tender (温柔的)woman, and who can blame her? I would have done the same. Then Angelika and I got married, and we became a happy family.
The three of us always walk together through our village from the hills to the lake. We get exercise and have fun because Foxy enjoys her walks and strolls (漫步)through the neighborhood like a 10-pound prize pony (小马).
How sweet and lovely, you say, but there is dark side to the little furball! Foxy is now a one-woman dog - she has totally bonded with my wife and won't go for a walk at all if Angelika is out. She just lies in her bed by the window waiting for her angel to come walk through the door, and I have to tell you, I feel a little rejected. But it is pretty cute.
I understand animal bonding. My therapy dog, Mercy, was with me for over a decade, and we were a total item. In fact, it wasn't until Mercy died that I decided to remarry. That's how much unconditional love she gave me.
Now my wife is getting to experience that kind of bond for the first time. Young or old, big or little, when your dog finds you, it's an amazing experience, and the love you feel just makes your life sweeter.
When you adopt an animal, remember that it's a lifetime commitment. And if your pet falls for your other half, just enjoy watching the love.
