Human or Dog?
From Chicken Soup for the Soul: Life Lessons from the Dog
By Mya R. Schwartz

When I look into the eyes of an animal I do not see an animal. I see a living being. I see a friend. I feel a soul.
~Anthony Douglas Williams

There's not enough time in this world. I rarely socialize with my classmates or walk up to strangers. All work-related dinner invitations are typically declined within an hour. The only humans who know me well are family members and potential future partners. My version of an exciting night includes sitting at home, reading a good book while petting my dog, and minding my own business.

Rei is sleeping comfortably on his oversized doggie pillow as I write this. He will be two in November. It's hard to believe two years have passed already. I remember him at eight weeks, so small and fuzzy. The night I held him for the very first time, he fell asleep on my shoulder. I wanted the moment to last forever, much like the way a mother feels while holding her newborn baby. (Keep reading)