Although there are many personal items that I treasure, my most prized possession is one of which I share with my family: my dog. Even though Bear is still a new addition to our family and was bought in Tyler around early September, he is still a very important aspect of our lives. My dad is not fond of dogs in general, especially inside dogs, but for my parents’ anniversary, he surprised my mom with Bear. The arrival of Bear was so shocking to my mom and we all immediately fell in love with him. In September when we got Bear, he was only two months old and could easily fit in the palm of your hand. Now this shitzu yorkie mix is a shaggy, fourteen pound dog. Bear has grown into a different dog physically, but also personality wise. Bear used to be friendly and welcoming to strangers, but now he won’t let one come within ten feet without barking his head off. This is why it is near impossible to take him anywhere out of the house like the vet or the hair groomer. Bear now has a reputation at the vets and not any of the workers enjoy being around him. He was marked down in the computer for his aggression and attempted to snip at the workers. It’s crazy how different he acts around the people he’s comfortable with compared to when he is around strangers. At home, Bear is a playful puppy that will never leave your side, which is why he is my most prized possession.