It's a Dog's Life!

Makenna wants a dog. Not a farm dog, since we already have one of them but a small house dog. She has been asking for one for her birthday and Christmas for at least the last year.

Mike and I enjoy the fact that we are one of the few couples in our family without a small dog. We enjoy freedom from another being to take care of, heck we already have 4 kids! ;) Tonight at the campfire there were almost as many dogs as people. (10 people and 6 dogs!)

However, Makenna is persistent girl. (Some may even call her stubborn) ;) Today she and Tansley spent a portion of their day searching puppies on Kijiji and different SPCA sites. She thinks she has found a couple dogs to her liking.

So now the battle begins (or should I say resumes)... Lucky for Mike, he is in town preparing the curling ice for the summer curling camp. I am being swamped with cute doggie pictures and sad tales about how this lonely puppy needs a home.

Now don't get me wrong I wouldn't mind a puppy but I don't want another entity to care for. Who am I kidding, Mike would be doing most of it I am sure. ;) Of course Makenna assures us that she will care for the dog. I am sure at the age of 11 she is old enough to do it but we are busy people. Is it fair to the dog if he/she is alone while we are gone for a large portion of the day some days of the week?

I am trying to stay strong and keep my resolve but Man oh Man those puppies are cute! ;)
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