And they call it puppy love

We have a little "baby" in our household. We call her Bella and she's three. She loves us so much, sometimes it's just mind boggling. From her extreme excitement when we come home (even if all we did was go get the mail) to her constant need to be in the same room with one of us at all times, are just some of the ways she shows us her adoration.
 
This little pup has gotten me through some really tough times - mainly my divorce. She sat patiently with me while I cried and while I ranted. When my daughters were gone for the weekend, she was right there on the couch, ready for a snuggle whenever I needed it.

I admit, there are times that her adoration actually gets a little cloying or suffocating. I cannot go to the bathroom alone and on those times that I sit at the kitchen table (like right now) and she can't sit with me, she just sits at my feet, staring up at me, waiting for the second I get off the computer. It can be al bit unnerving to see her staring so intently at me.

But, I'll take it over an aloof cat or a non-responsive fish anyday. I think she's the best and I thank God for creating such amazing creatures as dogs. I think He knew just what people needed when he made them!