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John: Can you guess what I bought my mother for her birthday?
Mary: I've no idea. What?
John: dog!
Mary: Are you crazy? She hates dogs.
John: Well, she's going to love one I bought her.
Mary: So what makes you think dog you bought is so special?
John: Well it's got really cute tail.
Mary: You are complete idiot! No one cares about that.
John: Well, my mother is going to be person looking after it, so don't worry about it.
Mary: I just feel sorry for your mother, having fool for a son.