I've always had a love for dogs and I was gifted a dog for my birthday by my best friend which changed my life. He came at a time when I was lonely and sad, my mom had died and having him was the best company I could ever ask for. It was like he knew how I was feeling and would either cuddle with me or do something silly to make me laugh. I would treat your dog with such love and affection like he/she was my own.