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National Puppy Day
Dymond Phillips • Mar 24, 2020
Puppies leave their paw prints on your heart.
Dior technically isn’t a puppy anymore, since she’s over the age one. But, Dior is only one and a half so she can still make the cut. In my household, she isn’t a puppy, she’s treated more like a baby. It’s crazy, even though she’s an animal, she has a mind of her own. She’s like her own little person. My love for Dior grows daily. I brought her home back in October, but I’ve loved her since I first visited her as a baby in August. Back during my last spring break, I let Dior go be with my mom, while I traveled. The gag is.... she ended up staying for EIGHT months. Yes, during those eight months I saw her, but it wasn’t the same.
Now, being back in the same house, it's very hard to re-establish my authority. I love that my mom opened her home and heart for Dior, but sometimes I feel left out. I currently work a lot and before the quarantine, I was always outside. Dior needed somebody with a flexible schedule, so she doesn’t have to always be at day care or home alone. One thing about this quarantine that I like, is being able to spend so much time with her. We get to go on long walks and she gets her mid-day play time, with me. One thing I will definitely work towards, is being home more and making more time for Dior. I know she still loves me, but I think she may love my mom more. This scenario is like a young mom who lives with her mom, and the grandmother always has the baby. The baby will naturally cling more to the grandmother, because that's who spends more time with them.
At the end of the day, I’m still Dior’s mommy and we have a great bond, but all relationships take work. I have to do more work, and prioritize her.. I’m blessed to have family that love her and will do anything for her, but I have to step up. Puppies need love and attention too! Dior is always there when you need her. She’s there for naps, she’ll make you play with her, and she'll definitely protect you.
Make sure during this time you’re home, spend more quality time with your pets. They are like your kids and need to be nurtured. I would be devastated if something happened to Dior! I love her so much! I love seeing all the pictures of pups today.
