While many pet owners will claim that a house isn't a home without a dog and that their pets are practically a part of the family, one couple takes the phrase rather seriously.
Erica and Frank Derise pride themselves on including their beloved pooch in their 'major life events'.
Golden Retriever Beau has played a big part in the couple's milestones - from walking down the aisle at their wedding, revealing the gender of their child, and even choosing the name for the little one.
