You want a friend in this city? [Washington, DC.] Get a dog!

About This Quote

If you really want to have a friend in this city, get a dog. Dogs are loyal and true, and they never betray you. A few weeks ago I was walking home from work when I saw an old man walking his dog. He looked at me, then looked back at the dog. The look on his face said ‘I’m trying to get these two to like each other, but it’s not working.’ That gave me the idea for this quote.

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