My favorite memory was getting my dog in 2004, I was 14 and every year I could remember from the time I was 5, I asked and begged and pleaded with my parents to get me a puppy. Every year they said no, nope, no way. Especially that year, it was no different. We went to my grandparents and I was so oblivious, they had snuck a big border collie into their bedroom! When it came time to open presents we all did, and then at the very end my mom went to grab something, which was my new dog, she was 4 years old, not a puppy at all, but she was beautiful!

She came right to me and I just cried and hugged her for 20 minutes.

My parents had rescued her from being an outdoor dog. We live in Canada so our winters are very cold, she was chained to a dog house in a gated cage all year round and no one had time for her (This is what I was told) So I was very happy, and not even remotely sad she wasn't a puppy.

I cried so much that year, I was so very happy. It was the best gift ever, my very own dog, and she lived a full and happy life

- That's so wonderful! I hope he enjoyed it and you all had a wonderful time! (presents placed!) - Awww! My dog was like that X3 (Presents placed!) - What a wonderful memory! I still remember when I met my first dog, how overwhelmingly amazing it was. Thank you for sharing! (Presents placed!)

We all did. He LOVED it! Now, he can't wait for it to come out to get a copy to watch it over & over again, lol!

Thank you so much! And for your great acts of kindness you have been greatly rewarded under your tree! In a few days you will see! XD Many wishes & blessings to you and yours this Season!

The best thing that happened to me this year was passing all my difficult exams in college in the first semester. It really filled me with determination for the future. Merry Lumi!

- Whoa, congratulations! That's a great achievement! (presents placed!)

- thank you so much!