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| Name: |
Buddy
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Age: |
Seven and a half years old
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| Gender: |
Male |
Breed: |
Collie, Shepherd mix |
| Home: |
South Riding, Virginia, USA |
Buddy
is my first dog. I had wanted a dog since I was a little boy, but
my parents would never let me have one. Less than a week after moving
out of an apartment and into my first home, I brought Buddy home from
the Fairfax County Animal Shelter. I had lived for two years just
blocks from the animal shelter, but I knew that my one bedroom apartment
wasn't big enough for a dog. As soon as I knew that I was moving, I
started researching breeds and had decided that I wanted either a Collie
or a Lab. I found Buddy on my second visit to the shelter, and I knew
that he was the right dog for me. As I filled out the paperwork to take
him home, I realized that I had nothing ready for him. We stopped by
the pet store to get a collar, leash, toys, and food before going home.
We bonded right away. He was just a year and a half old. That was six
years ago.
It seems like Buddy is always on my mind. He is up before the sun and
takes me on a twenty minute walk around the community. He loves to look
for rabbits, cats, and squirrels. After breakfast, he knows it is time
for me to go to work. He runs downstairs and waits for me on his
pillow. At the end of the work day, I get excited to know that I am
going home to Buddy. I know that he will be there to greet me at the
door. His tail will be wagging, and he will be ready for another long
walk around the community and to the mailbox. A little fun before and
after dinner, then one last trip outside before heading off to bed.
Buddy always knows how to make me smile and laugh. As he gets older, he
doesn't play with the toys as much, but we still manage to have fun. It
is a lot of work and responsibility taking care of a dog like Buddy, but
it has been worth it. Buddy is the best dog ever!
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