We are blessed to have a beagle in our home, Annie.   I do love this dog who has been with us almost 12 years, but I do feel bad at times she does not get the attention she deserves with the busy household.     We were very grateful a few months ago when we found out the large mass growing on her leg was not cancer so we might have her for a couple more years.   

Annie does get underfoot, but she cleans the floor immediately when the little people drop things.   She only likes to be outside for 3 minutes at a time and barks non-stop until you let her in, but she is the first person at the door when you get home.     If you even start to walk anywhere in the hallway like you are heading to the kitchen, she is right there with you in case you drop something.

She is always there for you.  She doesn't complain about the lack of time you might have for her during a busy day.   She is ALWAYS happy to see you.   She doesn't like vegetables, but loves to lick feet (gross and true).    She only wants to lay on the couch next to you and when you pet her she looks at you like she won the Lotto.    

If people could treat each other like your dog treats you imagine how wonderful the world would be.   I think to myself that I might be "superior" to this animal, but I can never show such constant love as she does which makes her far superior.     I have to try to be like Annie much more this year.