My dog, Rogue.

This is Rogue. Rogue is a female purebred black lab. She loves swimming, playing fetch, being full of energy the entire day, sleeping, eating and looking pretty damn cute. Rogue is pretty easy to get along with and if you ever need someone to take a nap with, she will be there for you. This 75 pound dog does not know the meaning of lap dog, as she has added that to her resume. Sporting a bright red color, you can see her trotting down the street or sprinting in the back yard chasing anything that moves. She is loveable, smart, goofy, and she is pretty damn cute.

I never know why people choose a cat over a dog. Yeah, some say they can take care of themselves, they are cleaner and they are smaller, but what is the point of getting a pet if you don’t want to interact with it on a daily basis? A dog might require a bit more maintenance, their dinner menu can put you out of home, and they make a clean home a mess, but a dog has one thing a cat will never have—Awesome eyebrows. A dog can make so many expressions with their face, from the confused cocked-head look, to the “I am so sorry, I really didn’t mean to spread out the garbage” look, to the “stop denying me my pleasure and throw the damn ball” look. A dog lets you know when you did something great, even if it’s something small like coming home and walking through the door. Their dependency and their loyalty make these animals man’s best friend.

The love showed by dogs towards their owners is infectious. A true bond between dog and man is something to envy. You can never enter a relationship with someone who will have your back 100% of the time and always come to you when you call, because these furry four-legged friends don’t suffer the human condition. You can act like a fool, do something completely wrong, but in the end your barking buddy will always be there to tell you, “It’s ok, I still think you’re the best.”

To all you dog owners out there reading, give your dog a big kiss on the lips. To all you dog enthusiasts out there, give somebody else’s dog a big kiss on the lips. And to all you dog haters, give your cat a kiss on the lips (and then spread some rubbing alcohol over them after you get finished being mauled). Show your pup how much you care about him/her because that is a connection people dream of finding.

Until tomorrow.