I really think we have the greatest dog in the world. I know a lot of people think that theirs is the best, but sadly they have not met our dog, and thus they don't even know that they are mistaken. However, I am wondering at what point your love for your dog goes beyond the normal limitations of pet-loving and actually becomes unhealthy.
I know you have all seen the crazy-obsessed dog owners out there today. The ones who take their dogs everywhere, dress them up in cutesy outfits, buy them super expensive dog food, or better yet feed them super expensive people food. So where do you draw the line as to your own love for your pet? Would you even know it if you did cross this line?
I pose this question because Marley has pretty much become like a son to us. We often find ourselves coming home from a long day's work and having conversations with Marley. He usually tells us about chasing birds and watching people walk down the street. He sits and watches TV with us some nights. And by that I mean that he actually watches (and responds to) the action on the TV; not that he just sits with us like most "ordinary dogs" would. Marley has always shown intelligence beyond his dog-years, if you will, and there are many times when he actually tries to use his smarts to trick us. It is almost like you can see the reels spinning in his head...
"If I just drop this thing I am not supposed to be chewing and then fold my paws and lay my head down, they will just think I was resting here and they wont even see that ________ (hanging plant, rubber hair tie, piece of firewood) laying 2 inches in front of my nose.."
Yes, we enjoy dance parties in the kitchen, family snuggle time, and long walks through the neighborhood together. All in all, I would say he is an integral part of our family. We even received an invitation to a birthday party that was addressed to "Mr. & Mrs. Florence & Marley." (oh no, the news is spreading!)
But would you say that our love for him has become unhealthy? Where do you draw the line?
I guess if he starts appearing in any more blog entries, I will have the answer to my question.
