Mom Got Back at Haters as to Why it’s Okay to Call Her Dog Her “Baby” – How She Does it, Amazing!

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This mom feels that her doggy is important enough to be her “baby.” Read what she has to say to the haters below!

I'm the mother of two amazing baby girls. One is a human baby, and the other is a “fur baby.” There, I said it. One of my babies is a dog.

A very opinionated mom spoke out recently against people like me, parents who dare to call our dogs our babies. And she made some valid points.

No, I didn't give birth to my puppy.

But, hell yes, my dog is my baby.*

In fact, it wasn't until the first week with my new puppy that I decided I wanted to be a mom at all. A mom to a human baby, that is.

Moose isn't just a domesticated animal we let live in our house. My dog, often to her own detriment, has trained me to be a better mom.

1. You're able to make sacrifices
Moose forced me to change, and I accepted the challenge, even if it put a damper on my social life.

2. You won't always get it right the first time
When we first brought Moose home, we had a cozy crate all set up for her. Too bad she hated it. She cried every night until finally, my husband and I broke down and let her sleep in bed with us.

3. You're more aware of your bad behavior
I have a temper, and before my daughter was born, I'd yell. Loudly.

4. You'll eventually chill out.
This wasn't easy for me, but it primed me for my daughter, who now gets a mom who actually enjoys making a complete mess of carrot puree.

5. You can't take a time-out.
When I was pregnant, we just moved to a new city, and Moose was acting out. I'm still paying for it.

6. You will never, ever stop caring.
For all of Moose's issues (and she's got a few), I love her unconditionally, without caveat or constraint.

And as I type this, my two babies are playing on the floor. The human baby tugs on the fur baby's ear until the fur baby jerks her head away and gives me a knowing look.

This mom really made the haters think long and hard before they judge someone else again! A pup is a real member of the family.

For more of her open letter to the haters, make sure to visit Pop Sugar.



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