For most people I know, their families were begun long before they were even born. I’m not talking about siblings or even cousins. I’m talking about family dogs.
My parents had their first baby Roxie, a blonde Cocker Spaniel, well before I entered the world. My calling her to come play ended up being my first word – I said “Mmmmm!” and she would come running. I guess she was my big sister.
That’s not an Instagram filter, kids. That’s an honest to goodness retro photo of Roxie and me.
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