February 25, 2007

I'm a Good Dog

There is a Pedigree dog food commercial that shows images of dogs in cages or behind bars in shelters. David Duchovney gives a voice to the dogs and verbalizes their thoughts. They say, I know how to sit. I know how to roll over. I know to stay. They say, I don't know why I'm in the clink, but I do know that I'm good dogs and I just want to go home.

Every time I see it, my eyes fill with tears. Pedigree says that for every bag of dog food they sell, they donate a percentage to help every dog find a forever home. They have adoption information on their website and you can search for a dog or a shelter in your area.

I know they're trying to tug on my heart strings so that I'll switch dog food, but they do a pretty amazing job! As I sit here tonight on my couch, my two shelter dogs curled up next to me, I'm so grateful for them. Whatever I gave to them - a home, a family, food, security - they've given back to me 100 fold in companionship and love.

A home isn't a home without the love of a dog. I never want it any other way.

Posted by hannah at 08:05 PM