@beauflow: Congratulations on your puppy! Puppies are actually quite difficult. It's lucky that they are so cute. I'm sure evolution designed it that way so we wouldn't completely lose patience with them. I was at my wit's end with my dog when she was a puppy. She chewed EVERYTHING, even my kitchen floor, she chewed the house down. She was also slow to potty-train. But all at once when she turned one-year-old she morphed into a wonderful adult dog. I so enjoy her but we still have our moments but every couple fights. I agree that dogs are very helpful in overwhelming our senses with happy sensory input, such a comfort. I love my dog's silly little face. She makes such good eye-contact! We gaze into each others eyes, pouring love over each other!

@Innerzone: So sorry to hear of your frustration with the financial relief you're applying for. Chaos and waiting seem to accompany implementations of computer systems and these COVID-19 relief measures are created with such haste it seems like fiasco is the rule rather then the exception. I hope you get it sorted out.