God bless you. I have owned many types of animals but nothing comes close to owning a dog, specially a rescue dog. If you never owned one don't. Its just not the same with cats and we have owned many cats. I think it's the whole pack mentality with dogs the way they bond with you in ways that is hard to convey to others.
Our dog is three and never knew how to play with a dog toy, sleep in a bed, go for a walk, never saw a child before, did not even understand being petted.
When we brought him home, we had him in the backyard to take pictures of him. He came over to me, threw himself on my lap and looked up into my eyes, like he was saying "thank you". the best part is I have the pictures of the experience. We needed each other and he has now become attached to me and only me.
