Today, as I went about my shopping in the Glebe, I spotted an adorable puppy with muddy paws trotting alongside her owner. A golden retriever, I think. Saw her again a few minutes later as her owner attempted to tie her to a post to run into a store on an errand and impulsively, I asked the owner if she'd like me to watch her puppy. That is how I got to visit with Maggie, an adorable, well-behaved little delight, for about ten minutes this afternoon. She was as good as gold. And I was in heaven.

For a few fleeting moments, I was on the receiving end of smiles and friendly glances that I so often give dog-owners, and passers-by made comments like, "what a cute puppy!" I stroked Maggie's head, scratched her behind the ears, and rescued a rock from becoming a snack. Dogs make me happy in a way I can't possible convey into words. They make my whole body smile. Maggie's owner thought I was doing her a favour, but I wonder if she knew the favour she had done for me?

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