I don’t have children and I am single. 4 years ago, I bought my first dog. Pets were not allowed in my house growing up so I had never known the love for and from a pet. My Greta was not an affectionate puppy. I was actually bummed for the longest time because she just wanted to be on the cold tile or by the door where the cool air would sneak through. Now, Miss G is a huge cuddler. She does a trust fall into me to get her belly rubbed. And hers is the first face that I see when I wake up in the morning.

Traveling has become more difficult these past 4 years. Not only do I have to find a dog sitter and recently I started paying someone instead of relying on my friends to watch her. But I also miss her so much when I am gone. I was recently gone for 3 nights and although I enjoyed my time, I was ready to come home. It’s so much nicer when Greta can come with.

She recently passed the therapy dog certification test. My goal is to have her come to school with me a few days a week. It will obviously enhance my day but I think it was enrich her life and the lives of all the students she will get to interact with. I am incredibly grateful to have my fur baby in my life. The amount of love I receive from her makes my life better. If we all were so lucky to have such love in our lives as that given by a dog.