having a dog

i never had a dog until recently, but to be honest, i think i was always "a dog person".

only now that i have chloe...

... can i pinpoint what it is that draws me to these smelly, shedding beasts. we have some essential characteristics in common

they love affection;
both the giving and receiving of affection is the highlight of a dog's day. how sweet.

they love to go outside;
there is so much appreciation of fresh air. i can see it in the way chloe begs me to go out and then trots down the street when we do; her nose pointed in every direction, squinting into the sun. she lives in the moment, and her favorite moments are outside
(like a true nature-lover she is only happy when surrounded by greenery...
....and what i mean by that is that she wont go to the bathroom before she is standing on green).

they love to nap;
amen.