Today Matthew's dream came true....he got a miniature schnauzer puppy! His very favorite (and lucky for us a great dog for an allergy sufferer) type of dog too!
It was a very big decision but Matthew has such a love for dogs and wanted one so badly. I didn't want a dog but felt that it could provide him so much of the companionship he doesn't get from peers. I have seen him connect with dogs in a way he doesn't connect with people. Heartbreaking sometimes but I hope this will build that bridge.
We took him to visit the puppy to make sure he didn't have an allergic reaction. This was his face when he laid eyes on the puppy. We told him that the breeder was a friend and that the puppy was hers. Didn't want to break his heart if he had a reaction and we could take the puppy.
So today.....that puppy became his! We went to pick him up the puppy and when we got back, we put it in our room. We sat Matthew down, told him how much we loved him and had him close his eyes. When he opened them...
He was so happy! I told him initially that he could have a puppy when he is 10. He kept saying, "that is my dog? Am I 10 now? I can keep him?" He was overjoyed!
His smiling face made my entire year! He was gentle and sweet with Pandy (he named the puppy himself) and spent the entire day side by side.
I love you sweet pea and am elated beyond words that you are receiving such joy from your puppy!
Puppy Love!
