Since Ryan (my bf) and I aren't even CLOSE to being ready to have kids, we always talked about getting a puppy together. It would be a little addition to our family that we could love and nurture and raise together. I have to admit, I was always a little hesitant about taking the plunge into "motherhood" -- I mean, I'm not exactly the most "maternal" type; but, the moment he brought George home and I looked into those sleepy little eyes, I was hooked! We fawned over how cute