I wish all pups could have a dog dad like mine.

Peanut 's P O I N T O F V I E W

Not all packs have a mom and dad. Fur families are all different. Many homes just have one mom, some may even have 2 moms or 2 dads, but it’s just me and my dad, and we are pretty tight. He’s been around for over 13 years of my 16 years on this planet.

Shortly after he adopted me, he did put me to work raising foster puppies, since I had experience as a mama dog. Then in 2015, he bought this magazine that we had worked at for 4 years prior, and made me Chief Canine Officer. It’s a lot of responsibility, so I had to retire from my foster duties to keep up with all my duties as CCO.

Some may think this is cruel and unusual punishment to make me work for a living, but I honestly love what we have accomplished together.

I know that a vast majority of our readers are dog moms, but I’m hoping that maybe this will send more dog dads our way, so here it goes...

Dogs dads are fun. They let you sleep in; bring you with him to fun places like the park and events; bring over dog friends he calls fosters to play with; and give extra peanut butter in your bones.

They’re the best cuddly place when it’s raining outside, or when we meet a grouchy big dog on a walk. I know dad’s got my tail when I need him. And they are awesome at fetch… like fetching my leash when I wanna go walkies.

Dog moms are ok too, but they can get too fussy about muddy paws. Dads don’t mind so much.

I’ve been around the dog park a few times, and I know not all dog dads are cool like mine...but if you get ‘dopted by a dude…don’t worry, they’re fun!

Raise your paw if you have an awesome Dog Dad like mine and Happy Father’s Day to all the Dog Dads out there.■