Kalif our current dog
Haskins and Shoki our first dogs
Bronte our dog that passed away about 6 month ago
There are so many things in this world that can lift you up and make you feel good. For me one of those things are my family’s dogs. Over the years my family has owned a blue and gold macaw, 3 hedgehogs, 1 rabbit, 2 guinea pigs, hermit crabs, countless numbers of fish and more. But the one animal that we have had that is unlike any other is our dogs. There are many reasons for me to dislike dogs, from the scar on my upper lip from 5 stitches from a dog bite, to the many chewed up pairs of shoes I have had. But, none of that maters when you’re looking into a dog’s eyes. A dog doesn’t care what you look like or how much money you make. They don’t care about the stock market, the economy, or politics. A dog doesn’t even care about how many friends you have or where you work. A dog only cares about love. A dog loves love. They crave hugs, pats, scratches and someone to care for them, and when you give that to them, they return it in as many ways possible. Some people might get sick of the drool, the hair everywhere, the barking and more but they more than make up for it in so many other ways. When I come home our huge German Shepherd Kalif is always waiting at the door, pounding his tail against the wall, ready for me to be home. There is nothing comparable to the love I feel when I walk in the door and see my dog waiting and so happy to see me. There is nothing to compare to the feeling I get when I am laying on the couch watching a movie and my dog comes and puts his head on my lap and looks up at me with his huge eyes or the way he follows me around the house from room to room when i’ve had a bad day. Dogs are always there for you. They live to love you. I am so glad that I have grown up with dogs in my house. They are one of my best comforts and I am so glad that I have had the experience and privilege to care for an animal so kind-hearted, tender and compassionate. There is no other animal quite like the dog, and I hope everyone has the experience of being loved by such a selfless creature.
3 comments:
I had lots of animals growing up: dogs, cats, chickens, goats and horses...I always thought that they were more work than they were worth. I swore after I had my own home I wouldn't bring any animals in (mostly because of the smell, hair and upkeep).
However, since we brought Zoe home from the pound (she's a cat) I can't imagine life without her. She is so sweet and loving, without expecting much in return. She is a great comfort to me, and I love that animals never judge your faults, or see your disabilities. They don't notice that you are overweight or ugly. They just love you unconditionally, and I am so grateful for that. Thank you for this post! Your dogs are darling...
P.S. Our book club is Tuesday night at my house @ 6:30 PM if you are interested.
after reading this I have discovered that lindz must love dogs.
I really miss Merlin, Mom and Dad Burt's Bischon. He was so social and energetic. Baxter is huge and he still scares me a little, but he thinks he's a lapdog, which is cute. I love my cats . . . they seem to act like dogs, especially Othello. He'll even walk me down the street until we get to the end of his "territory."
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