Johnny
Jenny-Johnny
In December of 2001, I was looking for a small dog on Craigslist, a dog I could practice my grooming skills on, a dog I could take almost everywhere. However, I saw Johnny's picture and I felt that immediate connection. His former owner could no longer keep him. I was not living in a place that allowed dogs. Luckily though, I worked at a boarding facility at the time. I just had to have this dog after meeting him. He was 11 months old at the time. It was right before Christmas in 07 and I was feeling pretty lonely. I had nobody special in my life at the time. I spent all my free time with Johnny while I was looking for a new place. It didn't take me long because I was determined. I knew Johnny was being very well cared for in my absence. Anyway, I was so happy when I found a place I could call my own, and have my dog with me. All the lonliness I felt disappeared as he and I bonded. He made me feel better about myself because he loved unconditionally as dogs do, and yes I spoiled him, I still do. Now I have a fiance and he loves Johnny as much as I do. He thinks I baby Johnny but that's okay, I have no kids of my own. I consider Johnny my kid. He brought me out of a dark spot, and he will always have a big chunk of my heart. He is three now and it doesn't matter how bad of a day I have, coming home to him and hearing him howl and watching him try to play with the cats always cheers me up. The only challenge we face is trying to keep him out of the litter box.