Welcome to Dog Lover's Community

A surprising, pleasant thing I've learned as a dog owner is that there is a vast loving dog community. Getting Alexei and Amber was a really spontaneous thing. I didn't have much knowledge of dog ownership, I didn't think about the commitment or all it takes to have a dog. A dog is basically a child. It's a huge responsibility. A lot of what I've learned about properly caring for my dogs I've learned from other dog owners. Dog owners are always loving towards my dog, and full of tips, advice and wisdom which have been very useful to me in my journey into dog ownership. From tips about keeping my dogs healthy, to grooming, child birth and discipline they've given me so much advice and support. I actually enjoy going to the veterinarian's office because of all the great stories that dog owners share about their dogs, because of all the love and comfort they offer Alexei and because it feels good to be part of such a supportive community. All of this has been a huge thing for me. Growing up I was scared of dogs and would often cross the street as to not walk next to them. Even after having puffy this fear continued because they're a stranger's dog and I didn't know what to expect. I've overcome my fears with Alexei and I am happy. Now I'm the person that's annoyed when people are scared of their dog as I'm sure people were annoyed with my fears. Before when I walked down the streets I never noticed other people's dogs but now it's like my view of the world has expanded. I took Alexei to get neutered at the Humane Society of New York and the support I got was overwhelming. This was a very scary process for me because I had never neutered a dog and I didn't want to put him through that pain but it was necessary. It was a painful process for the both of us. There was a lady who cried as she carried Alexei who was crying after the operation. She was having her dog neutered and she empathized with my dogs pain so much that tears were rolling out. I couldn't believe how caring she was. Another lady let Alexei play with her dog as we waited, petting him and giving him love. Then there was another lady who just took the leash from my hand and started walking him around the Humane Society's waiting area. Neutering Alexei was the scariest thing I've had to do with him and if it wasn't for these dog owner's It would not have been so painless and hopeful. I look forward to continuing to be a dog owner and building relationships with dog owners everywhere.