posted 09-14-2003 01:26 PM         

I have Samson the Rottie/Mastif mix dog because:

1) Our landlady won't let us get a cat

2) Our landlady used to belong to our old beloved Doggie, Short Rib, and by coincidence, we ended up renting her house

3) Samson was a humane society dog that my husband fell in love with. He had also taken the kids to see this dog. They fell for him too.

4) and... on the day of my five year old son's birthday, after the party, my husband said "Oh, let's show Shade the dog in the pound!" We also had the neighbor girl with us, giving her a ride home... so, I'm all saying "yes, he is a pretty dog..." and my husband says "GUESS WHAT!? We can take him home today if we want!!! They've checked our refrences and we're good to go!"

Of course, all the kids were hopping up and down with joy! I wasn't employeed at the time, and quite frankly wasn't ready for a new dog.

But, I ended up being the person that Sammy bonded with, since I was the person left at home with him.

How'd you find your pet? What pets do you have? Tell it here!

P.S. Other pets I have = fish, and piranha, and I'd give anything to have a kitty!