20 August 2009

So, I wonder if people with pets think about them all the time?

I find that I'm always "aware" of Z... no matter where I am - at home, at work, when out. I wonder what he's doing, if he's okay, if he's sad cause I'm not there, if he's annoyed cause I am there, if he's hungry, if he wants to go out, if he is sad, if he's content...on, and on, and on, and on.

I worry about him pretty much all the time. I have to constantly remind myself that he is, in fact, a dog... not a child. But then I think... well, should I treat him less than I would a child? Seriously... I have NO CLUE!

He seems happy - if lounging around is happy then he's the happiest dog in the world! But then I worry that he's not getting the stimulation that Stephen gave him. Am I playing with him enough, walking him enough, giving him enough treats, too many treats. Is he drinking enough water, is he going to the bathroom enough...

Good Lord! I may seriously be losing my mind!