My parents gave me a boxer puppy as a present. I have wanted a dog for years and must first give her attention in the morning.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I've always wanted a Maltese-poodle, but I've always been really busy. So I said once I'm back in the city and the 'Sister Act' stuff dies down, I'm going to get a puppy.
A dog is the greatest gift a parent can give a child. OK, a good education, then a dog.
When I left for college, my mom really latched on to the dog; She started buying him little outfits and calling him our brother, but that's as far as it got.
The first thing I do each morning is get out of bed and give my dog, Audrey, a hug. She's a Jack Russell. I think having an animal is a wonderful thing, particularly dogs. They are great levelers, there's no nonsense with them, and they just want simple affection.
Just as a puppy can be more of a challenge than a gift, so too can the holidays.
I've always loved dogs and have had one since I was three. We bought her from a kid selling puppies out of a cardboard box on the street where we lived in New York City. Great dog. We named her 'Marcella' after a Raggedy Ann character. She grew up with us.
Dogs give us something just as we give something to them.
There's a puppy store near where I live. They know me by name in there because I go so often.
When I was young, I preferred dogs, but when I moved into a flat when I was 18, it wasn't practical to have a dog. So I got a couple of kittens, and that was it.
Growing up, I always wanted a dog, but my parents never wanted one.