Zonillaxter and Me

I just finished reading the book Marley and Me. I have seen the movie, so I knew what happened at the ending.....but OMG.....why is it still THAT much more sad! So there I am, reading the book, on the floor using Zoey as a pillow and OF COURSE I start bawling when they have to put Marley to sleep! It is awful! And then to make matters worse, Zoey is sort of old.....or at least has a lot of the same physical problems that Marley did with the bad hips and joints and blah blah blah...so then that just makes me relate to the story even more and then in my mind I put Zoey in Marley's place! I mean COME ON! It was horrible! The last chapter is a chapter that everyone who loves animals can relate to. It talks about how they love you unconditionally in comparison to how humans love. Dogs always greet you and are so happy to see you every time you walk through the door. They don't expect you to look wonderful and to always be in a good mood. They don't care if you have nice things. They comfort you at all times and listen without judging. You are their best friend and the love of their life. There is nothing more precious to them than you. I have 3 dogs.....Zoey, Nilla, and Baxter. I love them so much! Yes they are quite annoying and get in the way sometimes....but I cant imagine my life without them and am not looking forward to the day when they are gone. They know when I need a lick on the ankle or a kiss in the face. They know when to come sit by me and hang out when I am having a bad day. They are so full of love and I am so grateful that I have such wonderful dogs....so here's to you puppies! I love you!