Just found out my dog Bruce needs ACL surgery

About 4 years ago my ex wife decided we should get a dog. I love dogs but I literally got off the plane from my grandpas funeral. I wasnt in the mood

This dog lunged into my arms at first sight

Bruce has brought me an insane anount
A dog chooses you.

After lunging into my arms, I was in love. My ex recognized this and sighed. She wanted a little dog. She said, “you’re taking that dog home aren’t you?”

“You can get any dog you want, but this dog is coming home with me.”

She sighed and we rescued Bruce
It was the best $45 I ever spent

He never left my side. I worked and he’d be at my feet. I watched football and he’d be on my lap. I went for a run and he’d be at my side

He didn’t even wear a leash

I lived in a suburban neighborhood but he was so well behaved he didn’t need 1
When I went thru my divorce, I didn’t miss my ex, but it still shook up my routine and my life. I was a single dad and felt lost

After splitting with my ex, I distinctly remember waking up in bed, turning over and seeing Bruce laying next to me, head on the pillow.
My ex hated him being on the bed and would yell “Bruce get off the couch!”

I always joked that it would by my sons first words.

I looked over and saw him and knew it was gonna be ok

I offer a lot of advice but the best advice I’ll ever give you is to get a dog
Going thru divorce, people show their true colors. My ex wanted money, which I didn’t really have at the time. But somehow she got it anyway

I wanted my son, my dog and my truck.

She got over a quarter million dollars

I got what I wanted. She’s a sucker
I can make more money

I can’t replace the bonds I’ve formed with my son or my dog.

I’m sure he’ll be fine but I wanted to open up

He’s still young but I’m in no way prepared for that day where he crosses the rainbow bridge

I know he can still bring years of joy to my family
Go rescue a dog

It’s the best decision you’ll ever make
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