It was the year of our lord twenty and twenty one. The second of the three years that would all feel like 2020. Corona still lurked among us, outwitted but not yet cast back to the pits of hell from whence the libs summoned it. Nonetheless, these brave souls braved the many dangers beset upon suburban middle-class individuals in such a time, and cast their hope-filled dice unto Cupid's mighty bow.
The digital Gods smiled upon them, and weaved the algorithmic arrow of OKCupid 'twixt them, a mighty sewing needle to bind them in the thread of love.
Immediately, they recognized each other to be probably not creeps.
After several nights of phone calls into the wee hours (on a work night!) they finally made plans to meet...
At inimitable Perimeter Cafe Intermezzo.
        

And so, you think, 'tis now that begins the happily ever after 
which leads us to the very day heralded by this site of webs?
I've never known a tale of true love to be so succinct, my dear reader.
    

Yea, but what ferocious beast lurketh in their midst?
Our heroes greatest challenge lay yet before them.

BEHOLD, THE GREAT BEAST!
Unspeakable terror to all who would oppose or challenge her rule!
  

Wait, no, it's fine. The little one must be a baby.
  

After a veritable gauntlet of parks and walks, the two hounds are driven to an exhaustion that forces cooperation and, eventually, cohabitation.