But She’s Just A Dog!

Posted under How I See It

 

Just like many of you, our dog is a part of the family.  She’s there when I need her with unconditional love and affection.  Our pets come when their called, don’t complain when you neglect them, they stay out of your way when told to; they go sit in the corner and don’t ask a million questions. 

 

Damn, if only I could get my kids would do that…

 

After a month of trying to deal with our dogs’ ear infection ourselves without much success, we decided to head to the veterinarian clinic.  After a brief ear inspection, three shots, and some ear drops, we walked out with a $191 bill. 

 

A few weeks ago my wife and I spent countless hours pouring over our health insurance options for us and our daughters.  A frustrating process that I can guarantee caused me to lose more of my precious hairline.  As the dog is a part of our family, why can’t I list her as a dependent on our health insurance? 

 

I feed her (nothing but the best canned food for her)

I clothe her (ok, so they’re doggie sweaters)

I bath her (special oatmeal doggie soap)

I walk her (so that she gets the exercise she needs to keep that girlish figure)

I pickup her doggie poo (because who else will?)

I groom her (you never know when the Westminster Dog Show will come calling)

I provide a roof (woof?) over her head

 

I’m not sure the girls get this much attention…