Gino The Bambino

by Stephanie Aviles
(Fairfax, Virginia, USA)

Gino is a sweet, loving & playful dog. Gino loves to go "bye, bye" in the car, he has his own car seat where he can look out the window and watch the world pass by. We call Gino the "police officer of the house" because he does not like when people run. He stops my Son from running in the house by nibbling at his ankles and he barks from his car seat if he sees anyone jogging on the sidewalk.

Gino fiercely protects his family anytime the doorbell rings. If Gino kisses one of us, he feels he must give everyone an equal share of his love, he does not leave anyone out. Gino's toys are his prized possession, however, sadly most do not make it for the long haul before their legs and arms are pulled off and the stuffing is ripped out. Buying toys that can hold up to Gino's "tough love" is a hard task. Gino loves to open wrapped gifts on his birthday. We always make sure Gino gets some gifts under the tree for him to rip open on Christmas morning with my Son.

My Husband and I can not have anymore children due to health issues. Gino has filled this very vacant and sad part of my heart with his love and beautiful spirit. Gino is a very important part of our family. We love our Gino The Bambino XO