Marilyn Monroe sang that diamonds are a girl’s best friend. But, can diamonds make you feel loved at your saddest? Sure, humans make great best friends, but sometimes, they are just downright exhausting. And demanding. Yes, cats can be nice companions, too, I guess… if you’re into the whole being scratched every day bit. It is in my opinion, however, that the greatest friend lies in the canine. A dog will never judge you, hurt your, get tired of you, or even stay mad at you. Instead, he will accept you, comfort you, always get excited at the sight of you, and just be the bestest best friend.
For me, the most difficult part of living on a college campus has been not being able to have a dog, or two, or three, by my side. A dog is so much more than just a pet. He is…
your protector,
your comforter,
your exercising partner,
your nonjudgmental Netflix binging buddy,
a warm welcome home,
your cuddle buddy,
your play pal,
your sleeping companion,
the best listener when you need to vent,
and lastly, your reminder to appreciate the simple things in life, like watching the sunset.