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When I think about my life, an essential aspect of it has always been the presence of dogs. Growing up, I have always been around dogs; sadly, they were either my cousins, aunts or strays I befriended around the neighbourhood. When I turned 6 and started venturing out further than just the immediate vicinity of my house, I would always carry a pack of biscuits to bribe the dogs around the neighbourhood to befriend them. It may seem sweet because most people love dogs, but I have come to realize dogs are just like people; some are kind and loving, some are naughty and playful, and unfortunately, some are just downright grumpy. The lesson to be learnt here is that a grumpy dog isn’t that inclined towards being bribed; I learnt this lesson the hard way after being chased through my neighbourhood a couple of times. Nevertheless, it never changed the way I feel about dogs. I’m pretty sure my obstinate stubbornness left my parents vexed as they were unwilling to get me a dog, always adamantly denying this wish of mine. Like all good stories formed after the 21st century, this is where the internet comes in. Having joined Facebook way back in 2006, a short two years after it was created, I had entered quite a few groups centred around dogs, among others. Though the significance of this impulsive action would only reveal itself after 7 years. In 2013, on the 27th of march, while I was just randomly scrolling through FB, I stumbled across a post from one of the members of a dog-themed group, fortunately having been a part of this group for a very long time, I didn’t miss the one post on social media that has made the most significant impact to my life to this day. It was a brightly coloured poster which mentioned how an “accident” had occurred in a breeder’s kennel, which had resulted in the cutest litter of mix-breed puppies, which the breeder now needed to find homes for. There were 3 males and 2 females who were just born on the 25th of march. The parents of this litter were a Pomeranian and a Labrador. Having been rejected by my parents numerous times, I had figured out that if I let this chance go, there would only be a bleak dogless life waiting for me. By now, I had developed a bit of a rebellious streak, and the culmination of it was at this exact moment. Instead of consulting anyone, I made the phone call on the number present in the poster and announced my intention to keep one of the boys, to which I was told that I would be contacted in two months when the pups could be safely separated from the mother. Realization soon hit me that even though I had arranged the arrival of the newest member of my family without even communicating with the current members. Choosing the truly childish way in this situation, I ignored this problem until the 24th of May, one night before the pup’s arrival. I casually mentioned in passing that there would be a new arrival tomorrow. That night I was too excited to sleep waiting and watching the clock, counting the seconds till he finally arrived. In the morning, a dark orange suburban pulled up to my house gates and out climbed a man who I still believe was my mayday, Santa Claus. In the back of this suburban was a big cardboard box within which five tiny pups were lying very soundly. The man opened the door and beckoned me to come closer, and as soon as I went over, the largest pup of the lot sat up. Since he was up, I chose not to disturb the rest and quietly placed him in my arms. That was and still is the best day of my life, the day I met Frosty, the most crucial figure in my life and the one I miss the most, having moved away from home as life has its own plans. The memories I have with him are the most precious ones I have had in this life, and just that alone makes me feel complete. Now I will just leave this thought with you this world would have me deprived of this completeness had I just taken the rejections and accepted them, if you believe doing something or getting something will make your life even a tiny bit better just go for it. We have to fight for all the best things, you might be surprised when you do.