Why I Spend My Days With My Dog

Who Do You Spend the Most Time With?
By Nicole Greco

If I’m being completely honest, the one I spend the most time with isn’t a person at all.

It’s my dog, Kai.
My shadow.
My safe place.
My saving grace.

I know to some, that might sound a little ridiculous.  But if you’ve ever had a dog who just knows—knows when your chest is tight, when the world feels too loud, or when you need a reason to get out of bed—then you understand. 

My German Shepherd, Kai “bug” as I like to call him, is more than just a pet.  He is family.  He’s my emotional support when I’m having a hard day.  My silent therapist with a wagging tail.  My soft reminder that I’m not alone—even on days where it feels like I am.  

There’s a kind of love only animals can provide.  It’s unconditional and steady.  Wordless, but somehow always understood.  Kai has been with me through a lot of ups and downs.  Always curled beside me when I couldn’t stop crying.  Nudge me to play ball with him when I stayed in bed too long.  Greeted me like I was gone for days.  He makes me feel like the most important person in the world—no matter how broken I felt inside. 

Time doesn’t always need to be filled with conversation or productivity.  Sometimes, the most healing kind of time is spent with someone who simply stays.

So yes, I spend the majority of my time with my dog.  And truthfully? I wouldn’t have it any other way. 

“Sometimes the best therapist has fur and four legs.”

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