First off, Merlin is stealing my heart a bit more each and everyday. This puppy is just..there are no words. Loyal far beyond his age.
Can I also just take a moment and appreciate how having a dog changes your life in the most basic ways..
I mean besides the obvious like taking walks, feeding, etc.. having merlin has opened up the door to meeting SO MANY PEOPLE I probably never would’ve spoken to.
He brightens everyones day and people of all races, ages, careers etc.. just come by to talk and pet him.. and lots of people have stories of their own dogs and dogs at home and I just think, look at all these nice people I never even would’ve spoken to. People I might’ve judged, ignored, walked by.. and now, they are smiling and petting this puppy and telling me about their lives.
I totally forgot the word but there is a term for realizing that everyone on this earth has their own story and memories and lives.. and living in the city, I always forget that.
Having Merlin has just helped me remember.
and I think that is pretty amazing in and of itself.