I admit that I always looked down my nose and barely tolerated the dog lovers who constantly peppered me with pet pictures and their related cooing.

 
Over the years we have had dogs, which i have tolerated, and one wonderful cat (Kitzel).

 
As many of you may know, this year, after many petless years, I submitted to my wife Joanne's request and we got a hyper allergenic puppy.

 
Her name is Charcoal and she is a Schnoodle (Schnauzer-poodle).

 
Words can not describe the love that I feel for this sweet little adorable puppy. I could go on and on and on, but I do not want to lose you.

 
I just want to say, I'm sorry (especially to Dana and Pat)!  Suffice it to say, the pet lovers were so right and I was so  wrong!

 I'm sorry.....