
What if I didn’t spiral that day in 2016 about being a “horrible person” for skipping the dog with the weird eye?
We almost passed. First-time dog owners, unsure if we could handle the vet bills, the unknowns, the responsibility.
But then came the intrusive thought: “Wow, cool. You’re just gonna abandon the dog who might need you most?”
So we took him out.
And that “maybe too much work” dog became my soul dog.
Almost 10 years later and I can’t imagine life without him.
Honestly? If it weren’t for his eye, we might’ve missed him entirely.
And I would’ve missed everything.
Thanks, anxiety. Just this once. ❤️
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