Personal Narrative: A Puppy And Its Impact On My Family

I was in sixth grade when a tiny bundle of joy came into my life. When I was younger I had little pets like fish and guinea pigs, but I was never extremely interested in them or liked them very much. I had always wanted a pet that I could love and play with. My dad and brother were allergic to animals so I was always told no when I asked for a bigger pet. After begging and doing research, my mom gave in. On April 13, 2013 I got a puppy named Oakley. Ever since, he has had an amazing impact on my life and my families.

It all started when my dad moved to Texas. my parents divorce was really hard on me. I had always thought I'd be happier if I had a puppy. in my family, my dad is the most allergic to animals so, when he moved to Texas, getting a dog became much more possible. I started by researching a lot. I found puppies that were hypoallergenic for my brother and puppies that would fit in well with my family. after doing research, it was time to convince my mom into letting me get a puppy. I would make powerpoints giving her reasons to get a dog, and would present them to her. I would also do chores and show i was responsible. I begged her and talked about getting a dog all the time. then one day after school, she told …show more content…
When Oakley got inside I could see his head tilt with confusion. He explored the house and eventually got comfortable. Then my friends came over and we all played with Oakley. I bet my friend Megan she would not eat a dog treat and she did. She claimed it tasted like bacon and rotten fish. When Oakley gets really excited, he runs as fast as he can through the dining room and living room. My mom calls it "zoomies" because he zooms around the house. My family gets really excited and runs with him when he does it. When we washed him and he ran around, our house smelt like wet dog until he was fully dry. Oakley has made me more responsible and has made me a happier