On being a father…

I became a father to a bouncing baby boy last April 3. I named him Howard. He was born on March 3, but I had to wait a month before I could bring him home. I had to nurse him as he can’t live without his mother’s milk. I also started feeding him with wet food since he doesn’t have teeth to chew food. He could hardly walk when I brought him home but it only took him two weeks to be very active. He can now jump and is very naughty. He loves to whine, bite and lick. He poo and pee everywhere that my patience is almost always tested. My headache now starts because he loves to bark. I had to purchase a radio to offset the noise he is causing.

By now you know that my baby is a puppy. He’s a white colored cairn terrier. I promised myself that I’m going to love my puppy but I’m just a human being. I am still in the process of adjusting to having a pet dog. I really had to start from scratch as I don’t know anything about dog and how to take care of them. The good thing is, I have access to goggle and it helps a lot because it give you tips on all the do’s and don’ts of taking care of the puppy.

Will I be a good father to Howard? I don’t know, really. There were times when I’m considering selling him to a pet shop. He’s lovable but when he barks, it’s really irritating. A friend of mine told me that having a pet dog is a lifetime commitment. In many ways, Howard will be my test. I’ve been having trouble nurturing relationships and entering into commitments in the past. I’ve meet few wonderful people but it would always go to nowhere. The excitement will always disappear and the ‘sawa’ factor sets in. Magsasawa kaya ako kay Howard? Only God knows!