In Frankfurt's essay “The Importance of What We Care About” he talks about the importance of caring and why people actually care about things. After reading Frankfurt's essay I came to the conclusion that there are many things in my life that I care for and love. Having the ability to love something in your life has a great impact on your life. Love for the most part can guide you in the right direction, but that's not always the case. The love I share in my life has kept me on a good path so far. My love for things varies, but one thing in my life that I have grown to love the most is my dachshund, Lilly. Lilly, my black/brown long-haired miniature dachshund, has been a part of my family since 2005. I had That year I begged and pleaded with my parents that I needed a dog. It was the year after my cat died, and to be honest, I wasn't one hundred percent sure how having a dog would go. Cats and dogs are two different animals with two different types of routines and schedules. Even though I had begged and begged for a dog, I still wasn't sure how I would feel about it all. According to Frankfurt, “we are creatures for whom things matter” (80). This means that even though my heart was undecided about what I wanted to do, once I saw Lilly for the first time I fell in love with her and knew I couldn't leave her there, I knew she needed a loving family to come home to. . a.After about my fifth time at the pet store I was finally able to take Lilly home with me. We proceeded to pack Lilly's bags and prepare her for an early departure. We continued packing; cage on the back seat with a bed and some toys inside. Finally, after doing all the paperwork to get Lilly, we placed her in… middle of paper… One thing I loved and cared about more than life itself was my dog, Lilly. Taking care of her is an event in my life and even though it takes a huge amount of my time, the love I feel for her makes me realize that I have never noticed how much time and effort I put into her. The love I share with her surpasses the love I have for most other things. When I was younger I tried to win his love, but as I grew up I realized that you can't win someone's love, you have to first earn their trust and respect and then when you get it, you are on your way to a healthy life and loving relationship. Yes, I know, I'm talking about a dog, but to me she is family and there is no one else I would consider my sister and best friend. There are three things in this world that I love more than life and they are family, friends and last but definitely not least my dog ​​Lilly..