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I’m getting a puppy because…


I’m getting a puppy because… I’ve lost my mind.

I’m getting a puppy because…i think it’s the right thing to do.

I’m getting a puppy because…My mother never let me have one.

I’m getting a puppy because… I want my boys to learn how to take care of something.

I’m getting a puppy because… My dad would be proud.

I’m getting a puppy because… It’s breaking my 9 year old son’s heart that he doesn’t have a pet.

I’m getting a puppy because…I miss potty training.

I’m getting a puppy because… My husband really wants one.

I’m getting a puppy because… My son wants to teach somebody circus tricks and I’m too old to learn them.

I’m getting a puppy because… It completes my family.

I’m getting a puppy because… I need to pack more into my already bursting at the seams days.

I’m getting a puppy because… I’ve always wondered what if feels like to be unconditionally loved.

I’m getting a puppy because… I like to cuddle.

I’m getting a puppy because… None of my friends think I can handle it.

I’m getting a puppy because… I don’t have anyone else’s hair to brush.

I’m getting a puppy because… After two kids and a husband, I think I might finally be ready to nurture without any expectation.

About gettrich

Debra Rich Gettleman is a professional actor, playwright and journalist living in Oklahoma City with her husband Mark and two amazing boys, Levi and Eli.

4 responses to “I’m getting a puppy because…

  1. Noturus

    All good reasons to get a puppy, but #12 is the best.
    But be careful – they can be habit forming. (We have four.) Do you have an idea about what sort of puppy you will get?

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  2. Mare

    Lovely and sweet and all things you!

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  3. My wife and I will be joining you in about a month, after we move into our new house. We’ve been telling the kids that once we have a house with a fenced in yard, we’ll get a dog. I guess we didn’t think that our crazy life with three second graders (my twins from marriage #1 and my wife’s daughter from marriage #1), two fish, and a cat who’s too fat and lazy to do much of anything wasn’t crazy enough. But having had dogs before, I can’t wait! Good luck!

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  4. poisedpen ⋅

    Debra: I’m pondering a puppy too. I figure that when it piddles all over my carpet, I’ll have an excuse to get those wood floors I’ve always dreamed of. –Lynn

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