An ode to pet parents
I have always wanted a puppy as long as I can remember. However, I was also completely aware of the effort involved in taking care of one. Having stayed in apartments and hostel rooms all my life, with a busy school/work schedule, the idea of owning a pet only to coop them up without giving them the time and space they deserve, seemed almost cruel. But destiny intervened and I met my husband's two year old chocolate Labrador retriever and I can tell you my life has never been the same, since. So, our baby, who belonged to a therapy litter was picked up by my husband as a puppy and christened Denzel. I still remember my first meeting with him. I was excited naturally but to be completely frank, I was way more nervous than excited because I realized Denzel was the family member who I had to impress the most. No pressure at all. But then came this adorable goofball, who ran up to me and wanted to be cuddled and fed and cuddled some more!! I have no words to describe the endorphins tha...