DC has a friend who is constantly losing her phone. It's frustrating for DC, but it happens and she understands. If it's been awhile since DC has heard from her friend, I will text the mom just to make sure all is okay. However, DC knows her friends phone gets "impounded" so it's fine!

As for the dog... We got our first pup after I had FIVE medical professionals in a week tell me that DC "needs a dog". He has been a wonderful companion for ALL of us! Just something to think about. However, he is now almost 8 so, I have forgotten some of the "puppy stuff"