I Returned My New Puppy

6 surprising and profound things I learned from making this difficult decision

Photo by Külli Kittus on Unsplash

It’s quiet today.

There’s no shuffle of little feet in the next room, or the sounds of random objects being chewed, dragged, or sniffed. I’m not on high-alert for the signs that will send me on a mad dash outside with treats in my pocket. The dog toys have been picked…