Every Hero Needs an Origins Story

• Spider-Man - Bitten by a radioactive spider granting him spider based superpowers, Peter Parker was motivated to fight crime by his uncle's death, which he blames on himself.
• Batman - His parents murdered by a mugger, Bruce Wayne used his vast family fortune to become Batman and wage a one-man war on crime.
• Superman - Born on the planet Krypton, infant Kal-El was sent to Earth before an explosion destroyed his home planet. His strong moral code motivated him to fight for justice.
• The Amazing Little Rooster- See below

Back in 2005, I believed Charlie was suffering from only dog syndrome and would be happier if she had a buddy to nip, tumble and cuddle with (read: I wanted a puppy). Shortly after bringing home Joey, an 8 week old, dappled grey, refused to be housebroken, miniature dachshund pup, I realized quickly how severe Charlie's cynophobia was. 

Joey, your reign of terror and urine was short and not really all that sweet.  8/05-10/05

Joey went on to live with a new family and I shelved the idea of adding on to my canine menagerie.  For the next few years it was Charlie and I, living in NYC, against the rest of the world!

In 2008, I began my career in commercial advertising and found myself working in an office where it was allowed, indulged and dare I say, appreciated? to bring your dog to work.

Memories of life with Joey were glossed over (she was a BAD puppy! Charlie would be fine with a different dog!) and puppy fever kicked in at high speed.  On Thursday, April 9th, 2009, I got the Ok from my boss to bring a puppy in every day (he may have had a few beers first) and by that Saturday night, I came home with this thing.