I have always said that a rescued pet is a mystery wrapped in a bundle of fur. You will spend the rest of your buddy’s life discovering all the wonderful (and sometimes not-so-wonderful) parts of his or her personality.
I recently read a great article in the Whole Dog Journal. I thought you might like to take a look:
http://www.whole-dog-journal.com/issues/15_01/features/Dog-Adoption-Stories_20437-1.html
I especially like the story about Scooter, the dog who seemed to have a housetraining problem. Whenever someone asks me for advice about a behavior problem, my first tip is to take the pet to the vet. Scooter’s story affirms that, sometimes, an underlying medical condition is the problem, not your buddy being difficult.
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Friday, February 17, 2012
Friday, August 27, 2010
The Real Joys & Sorrows of Pet Companions
This week, I have tried to explain the financial commitment required for pet companionship. I would like to end the series by discussing the joys and sorrows of having a pet companion.
You will experience love unlike that you know with humans. A pet genuinely does not care what kind of car your drive, what your job title is, what brand of cell phone you own, et cetera. A dog will be happy to see you, whether you have been gone five minutes or five hours. (Cats are less excited.)
They will listen to you ramble on and on about stupid stuff and generally do not roll their eyes at you. They will sit in your lap while you spend hours typing a silly little blog that no one may ever read. They want to be with you all the time, yet, interestingly, you will not feel the need to have a restraining order issued. They think you are the greatest person in the world.
They can also rip your heart to shreds when they pass. I was truly gutted when I lost Perdy and Dino. The most recent loss was Dino who fought an incredible battle against a nasty cancer for over a year. I cried myself to sleep and cried when I woke up each morning for a solid week after it happened. He was so brave and so sweet. My eyes are welling up as I type this. You never forget your pets.
And, yet, here Gracie sits in my lap. Pets fill a hole in our lives. They also force us to focus on something other than our silly concerns. If you can afford to have a pet and are willing to make the commitment, I urge you to do it.
Maybe your current situation prevents you from bringing a pet into your life right now. Please consider volunteering at a shelter or with a rescue group. They have plenty of pets who could use a hug and a walkie.
And, don’t forget - Rescue Pets Rule!
Rescue Mommy
You will experience love unlike that you know with humans. A pet genuinely does not care what kind of car your drive, what your job title is, what brand of cell phone you own, et cetera. A dog will be happy to see you, whether you have been gone five minutes or five hours. (Cats are less excited.)
They will listen to you ramble on and on about stupid stuff and generally do not roll their eyes at you. They will sit in your lap while you spend hours typing a silly little blog that no one may ever read. They want to be with you all the time, yet, interestingly, you will not feel the need to have a restraining order issued. They think you are the greatest person in the world.
They can also rip your heart to shreds when they pass. I was truly gutted when I lost Perdy and Dino. The most recent loss was Dino who fought an incredible battle against a nasty cancer for over a year. I cried myself to sleep and cried when I woke up each morning for a solid week after it happened. He was so brave and so sweet. My eyes are welling up as I type this. You never forget your pets.
And, yet, here Gracie sits in my lap. Pets fill a hole in our lives. They also force us to focus on something other than our silly concerns. If you can afford to have a pet and are willing to make the commitment, I urge you to do it.
Maybe your current situation prevents you from bringing a pet into your life right now. Please consider volunteering at a shelter or with a rescue group. They have plenty of pets who could use a hug and a walkie.
And, don’t forget - Rescue Pets Rule!
Rescue Mommy
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