My Dog, My Heart: Why do I love my dog so much it hurts and more!
Okay, so the other day I was staring at my dog, Mochi, while she was gnawing on her favorite squeaky toy. And it hit me – this overwhelming wave of love. It actually, like, hurt how much I loved her. I know, I know, it sounds cheesy, but it's true! So I started thinking, why is this? Why do I love this furry little creature so much it makes my chest ache?
First, I grabbed my phone and started Googling, "why do I love my dog so much." You know, just to see if I was totally nuts or if other people felt this way. Turns out, I'm not alone! Lots of articles popped up about the human-animal bond, oxytocin (the "love hormone"), and all that science-y stuff. But it wasn't just the science I was after.
I decided to make a list, a real, tangible list of all the reasons why Mochi holds such a huge chunk of my heart. I grabbed a notebook and a pen (old school, I know) and started jotting things down.
My "Why I Love Mochi" List
- Unconditional Love: This is the big one, right? Mochi doesn't care if I'm having a bad hair day, if I'm grumpy, or if I accidentally stepped on her tail (sorry, Mochi!). She's just always happy to see me. Her tail wags like crazy, and she gives me those big, puppy-dog eyes. It's pure, unfiltered love.
- Constant Companion: She's always there. Whether I'm working from home, watching TV, or going for a walk, Mochi's my shadow. She's my little buddy, my furry sidekick. We even have a special blanket we share on the couch.
- Stress Reliever: Seriously, petting Mochi is better than any meditation app. Her fur is so soft, and she just leans into me, all content and happy. It instantly calms me down, even after the most stressful days.
- She Makes Me Laugh: Mochi is a goofball. She chases her tail, she snorts when she's excited, and she has this weird little hop she does when she wants to play. She's just naturally funny, and she brings so much joy into my life.
- She makes exercise fun: She loves to go to the park to play, walk and run, and seeing how happy she is, she makes the boring fitness fun.
I kept adding to the list, little things and big things. I realized it wasn't just one big reason, but a million tiny moments, a million tiny interactions that built up this incredible bond. Looking at her and write down all those, then it hit me really hard.
I looked at Mochi, who was now snoring softly at my feet, and I just felt this surge of gratitude. She's not just a pet; she's family. And yeah, maybe it's a little bit crazy how much I love her, but I wouldn't trade it for anything. That feeling, that ache in my chest? It's a reminder of how lucky I am to have her in my life.
