From my last post, many of you now know that I’m a “horse person.” But truthfully, I love ALL animals. I might be biased in saying that I own “the best dog ever,” but really, he is pretty awesome. In addition, I also have two turtles!
Growing up, I always had pets – from fish, to hermit crabs, dogs to horses! It taught me responsibility. And, there is nothing better than getting off the school bus and seeing your dog come running to you as happy as can be! Pets are AWESOME! And anyone who has ever had a pet (even if it was a goldfish from a fair that you had for 3 days before it died) knows what it is to love a pet. And the thing about pets is that they love you back – unconditionally!
They don’t complain, they don’t talk back – what could be better? They depend solely on you to care for them – and that is why they love you!
My dog, Buttons, was my first “real” pet that I got for my birthday when was 9. There is something about dogs - They dance with joy when we come home, put their heads on our knees and stare longingly into our eyes. Over the years, dogs have become our sidekicks with the particularly appealing characteristic of being unable to speak. We are therefore free to fill in the blanks with what we need to hear. (What the dog may really be telling us, much of the time, is, "Feed me.")
Unfortunately, Buttons passed away in 2007. But, in 2009 I made a purchase on the newest love of my life (second to Nick, of course), Chase – an Australian Shepherd.
I do not yet have children, but Chase fills our lives with more entertainment and love right now than an entire pre-school class! He is smart, loyal and a ball of fun. He comes with us wherever we go, and usually any “no dogs allowed” rules do not apply to Chase. He really isn’t a dog – I’m convinced. He was therapeutic to my grandmother when she was ill, he plays well with the kids, and is a good babysitter, he is good with the horses, and doesn’t like to share his toys (he gets that from me). I could not imagine my life without him!
Everyone deserves to love a pet, and every pet deserves to be loved. If you’ve never had one – you don’t know what you are missing! If the timing is right in your life, get a pet! Visit your local animal shelter - reciprocate the unconditional love!
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Katie, your dog is awesome! I enjoy reading your blog posts :) Hope all is well with the wedding planning and home makeover :)
ReplyDeleteLemme know if you need help with wedding stuff. I can't believe ours is 8 days away.
~Michele~
Michele - thanks so much, life is crazy right now! So much work with everything - house and wedding. 8 days, it will be here before you know it ;)
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