Meet my baby boy, Cody Matthew McMahon. He is my 7 year old, pure bread Labrador retriever and my best friend. Here's the story of how this little man came into my life. In fourth and Fifth grade I lost both of my dogs. Buddy and Buttercup. They were my first real pets and I loved them dearly. I got really depressed because I lost my babies. So I kept begging my mom and dad to get me another dog. I prayed and prayed and mentioned it everyday. Then to a surprise I woke up and my mom told me we were going to take a "drive" to lancaster. I was like what? That's weird. But we went and we walked around Lancaster and ate at Shady Maple. When my parents told me we were going to somebody's house I was confused. We got there and it was a Mennonite family. I thought great! The family is going to teach us all about being a Mennonite , fun! But then the lady opened the door to the garage and there was a room full of new puppies. I was so happy and excited I could barely breathe. I picked up every puppy and his litter came out and they were all so beautiful. Perfect white little babies. There was a dog named Angelcake who was the last born in the litter. She was so cute and played by herself, she was very chubby. The one I held was shaking, it was a little scared of me but it cuddled with me and I loved him! But we all liked the one my parents were holding so we decided to pick him! We took him home and of course he didn't like the car and the first few nights were rough with potty training and staying up with him at night. He missed his family but we did the best we could. Over the years he has had a bunch of nicknames including, Bubba, Poopah, Code, Booboo . He answers to any of those names. He plays all the time and just wants to cuddle. He comes in my room when I'm studying, he takes a nap and puts his head on my knee. However, the best thing I love about Cody is his love and concern for me. Whenever he sees me cry, Whenever he sees me depressed or angry. He comes over to me, licks my tears and let's me hug him until I'm done being upset. It is the best feeling in the world to have an animal love me for me. He knows what potty means, he knows how to sit, give paw and lay down. He has had a rough patch, he used to run away when he was younger because he wasn't fixed. He jumps on people because he gets excited and barks at neighbors. Chews almost everything up. But I would not change him for the world. He is my baby and my best friend and I will always love him, I love my Cody Matthew, and even though he can be a real pain. I'd rather have him than no dog at all. It's true when they say Dog's are a man's best friend. They truly are, they are there for you no matter what. I am a blessed girl to have my bubba in my life.
What a sweet story. It's lovely you remember the puppies you didn't take as well. I'm more of a cat lady and I remember going to choose one of my pussies - she was the last left of her litter and everyone who'd been to see her had rejected her cos she had short hair. Still my baby now :)
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