This is Mozzie, our Maltipoo. Very smart, quite a character and good as gold! He often comes and sits with me when I'm playing. More than I can say for the wife!
Yes, owning a dog requires time, energy and money. But I cannot fathom a higher return on investment given the unconditional love and joy they bring. Nothing else even comes close. I love mine to death and yet I still sometimes feel as if I cannot reciprocate enough to match their love and affection. You can see why they are so beneficial re mental health and therapy. Love how this thread came back.