on why dog owners pet other dogs

i don't know about everyone else, but ever since Matthan i've started to take notice of other dogs around me, subconsciously comparing them with our little boy. And in all honesty, Matthan's really the cutest and the most handsome of the lot. Honestly. As i walked past 3 dogs this morning while coming out from the church, my hand felt like reaching out to pet them as my mind turned to Matthan.. maybe it's a subconscious thought.. that in petting them, i could get a little bit of our boy from them. maybe. i don't know. what i do know is that i miss that little smelly dog.