Love Connection

I am such a sucker. I absolutely love dogs. I would have lots of them if I had the time, money, and space for it. You have to face reality, though, and realize that you have limits.

Since I must visit the Brother Wolf website to update the “Adopt Me” page, I am required to periodically review the pets available for adoption. Sometimes, I feel, in the interest of journalistic integrity, I must visit their shelter too so I can meet some of the wonderful pets who have caught my eye. It is simply the right thing to do. (OK, you can stop laughing now, Rescue Daddy.)

I wanted to meet a different dog but spotted Bart instead. He is billed as a Norwich Terrier; I am not sure how that breed was picked. He looks more like a wire-haired dachshund mix to me. He shared a crate with Dorothy, a dachshund mix.

Dorothy was spirited while Bart was laid back. I liked the vibe enough to bring Gracie for a meeting. To my surprise, Gracie was indifferent to him. This is shocking not because I expected them to immediately bond. It is shocking because Gracie has historically hated all other dogs. If you will recall, we have tried bringing two different dogs into our household. She soundly rejected both.

Is Bart lounging at my feet as I type this? No. I am still mulling it over. While they were fine around each other, they did not have much interaction. They strolled separately, pretty much ignoring each other.

He is a really nice dog. Is he the right one for us though? I am not too sure. Maybe I am being idealistic in thinking Gracie and I will feel a spark when we meet Mr. Doggie Right. I felt a certain something when I met all of my other pets, including the cats.

Adding another pet (cat or dog) to the household is a commitment for the rest of that pet’s life. If it does not feel right, you should not do it. Too many pets end up at shelters every day because things did not work out.

So, we will continue to look around. Perhaps the canine equivalent of George Clooney will appear, and sparks will fly.

Rescue Mommy