It’s important not to let others demean your love for your dog. Like many people, I used to be embarrassed if I got emotional about my dogs or my cat, anticipating at least the thought, if not the comment, “Geezzz, it’s just a pet; get hold of yourself.” I’m over that now, because although I adore logic and rigorous analysis, I treasure honest emotion just as highly. The scientist in me is perfectly comfortable with the animal lover in me, and we are both happy to celebrate together the miracle of our relationship with dogs.
