Badam is a dog. But in my eyes, he is the best dog ever. And I love him so incredibly much, I don’t even think I can explain how much I love him. Also, Badam means almond in Hindi. He’s an almond :)
I got Badam the summer before grade 10. I think I was 14! But ever since that day he has been my bestie. I remember going to pick up Badam, and him doing his little hops onto my converse. When he was a puppy he would fit into one hand, I mean he still is a puppy, but just much bigger. Anyways, I’m pretty sure he napped most of the car ride home and my mom yelled at me most of the ride home, because she said I was pretty bad at holding a dog, but like how was I supposed to know the correct method? And I don’t think Badam cared, he was just vibing. But we got home and he automatically made the house his territory. He would follow me everywhere, sleep in every inch of the house, and hop across the backyard to chase leaves.
There are some awkward phases with me and Badam, mostly when he was teething because that doggo used to chew up everything and attack the back of your ankles at every opportunity he got. But in a few months, he grew out of that, and now he is so so so awesome. He is a big fluff ball who loves hugs, loves to jump around and loves to nap. Especially from noon to 6 pm, he simply hates interruptions in those hours. He also loves everyone, I don’t think there is a single person he dislikes, he is down to cuddle up with anyone, and would never refuse some pets. Badam has got a really big heart, but sometimes dogs at the dog park do not match his energy, they call him chaotic. And I won’t lie even though I'm older, he still bosses me around like crazy, and he only listens to our mom. I get treated like a little sister.
Currently sitting in my room with Covid in Vancouver British Columbia, I miss Badam so much cause he is with my parents in Ontario. I have been sleeping quite a bit, and I miss my napping buddy so much. I miss Badam licking my face in the morning, him refusing to go on a walk cause he would rather sleep, him running around the house like a maniac after I come home, him licking tears off my face when I’m sad, his hogging up the whole bed, him rolling in the grass until he looks like a green monster, his little eye crusties and his obsession for chicken (the man is picky, but he sure loves chicken). I love him so much despite the fact that I can tell my mom lowkey likes him more. Basically, I miss Badam a lot as you can tell. He is the best dog ever.
And sometimes I feel so incredibly rude for choosing to go to university so far away from home, as I can’t be with Badam every day, this is probably why Badam and my mom are so tight.
I also believe that every family should have a dog. I think having a dog is an automatic best friend, who loves you always. Dogs will always choose you, and you always choose them back. Plus having a dog is a perfect way to get out of plans sometimes. I won’t deny there have been many times when I have used badam as an excuse to leave early, or just to stay in. I will never forget Badam, and I can't wait for our years of memories ahead, and him rolling his eyes at me multiple times in the future. No dog could ever replace Badam in my heart, but I do believe in always having a family dog, as no family can be complete without a fluffy friend. I will add some photos of our king at the end of this. But basically, this is my appreciation for Badam.
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