You never forget your first pet, especially if it's one you ended up growing up with.
If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times. There is no greater gift you can give your child than a built-in best friend forever in the form of a furry companion. Besides being pretty awesome babysitters like this sweet pooch, having a pet can help teach young kids about compassion, responsibility, confidence, and other things they really don't teach you in school.
One of the best examples I've ever seen of a beautiful canine-child relationship is the special bond between Daniel Drzewiecki and Julija Kolpakowa's two kids… their dog Charlie and their adorable baby girl, Laura. When Daniel and Julija first had Laura, they were understandably worried about how the beagle would react to seeing someone else get all the attention. However, as you can see in this video, Charlie quickly took on the role of mother's helper and loves his new sister like she were his own pup. Yet what's even more surprising to me is how little Laura treats the dog with such love and gentle behavior.
This video proves that dogs are way more than just a pet. Dogs are family members who stick with us through thick and thin. This little girl was not just blessed with a family pet, but a lifelong friend — and a real brother!
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