CADDIE
...s, it is very expensive to treat, and only one out of ten dogs, ever survives. It can be caught by young puppies before their vaccinations. Stray dogs mainly carry the disease, and the disease can linger around like parasites for up to six months. Needless to say, my two black knights did not make it, even after all the treatments. I was devastated, my heart was aching, and I vowed never to have anymore animals. Two months passed, and my brother walked in and asked, "Do you want another dog?" I said, "No, no, no-- absolutely not!" I was outraged. How could I possibly want another pet? He said, "She is a pretty dog, a pit-bull." "No way," I said. He had a disappointed look on his face, like he had been defeated. I felt bad because I knew that he wanted another dog. I told him to bring the dog home the next day so that I could see her. The next day as I lay on the couch, engulfed in my own fluffy heaven, the door bell rang. The batteries needed changing, so the bell sounded crazy. It generally lets out a nice soothing chime, but that day it belted out a loud clunk, like a cracked bell. I answered the door, and there was the dog owner James. "Where is the dog?” I asked. "She is in the car," he answered. As he turned to go and get her, I was so excited. My heart was pounding, like a drum was beating in my chest. My palms were sweating profoundly, and goose bumps ran up and down my arms. I sat back on my couch and awaited her arrival. Soon, the door opened and in walked the most beautiful puppy I had ever seen. She walked with a swagger and her head held high, as if she knew that she was home. The first thing I noticed was her big, bold, hazelnut eyes. They had the look of innocence, and they twinkled when she blinked. ...