To The Dogs

To The Dogs was Originally Posted on April 18, 2011 by

If you have never owned a dog, I pity you.

I have been around dogs since I was a toddler and have owned 3 outright. Oh we have had dogs in the family and I guess I was one who pleaded to have a particular dog, yet was not all that interested in much of their care. I also remember a time when my Mom told me we had a dog while I was away at school, and have no memory of it.

Part of the reason I write this is that dogs have been very much in my life, especially lately. I have help bring quite a few puppies into the world and have cared for quite a few. I have two Labs of my own who both love to be with me. My chocolate Labs Mom, Bonnie and I have a long history and she seeks me out every time I visit. This is a complete turn-around from when she first met me.

My Mom always complained about our dogs and how she always had to care for them. She vowed never to care for our dogs again. Then she came across a puppy outside a store and fell in love with it. Mom now has a constant companion and is so happy she has the dog.

There are a number of stories about dogs such as “Marley and Me” and “Kachi”, both of which will bring a tear to your eye. Still they show the love between dogs and humans.

Even though some breeds of dogs may be thought of as aloof or some other attribute, you will find that like people, every dog has its own personality. One of the greatest jobs in life is trying to understand that personality!