It's Cheaper Than Actually Getting a Dog

We live about two blocks away from the animal shelter. It's a really nice shelter, but it has a really dumb name. It's called "Dumb Friends Animal Shelter". Someone explained it to me once saying animals are dumb because they can not talk but it still seems like a stretch. Anyway, ever since we moved here, it's been one of Kate's favorite places to spend the afternoon. She has always loved dogs and James has started his own obsession with the dogs (he calls them dA with a shrill lilt on the A). Last week when we were wandering around looking at the dogs and cats, I thought to myself, 'this sure is a lot cleaner and cheaper than having a dog!' One day, when we have our own house, I'm sure we'll become pet owners, but for now this is a good substitute.