DoggiDoo’s

27/06/2023

26/06/2023

Well, today didn't go as we hoped but it's in the hardest of times we learn the best lessons and feel the most gratitude.

Buffy was scheduled to have her teeth cleaned and removed today but Dr. Mac had a gut feeling she needed to look at some lab work before putting her under anesthesia. She was right; Buffy showed signs of advanced kidney failure so anesthesia was not an option and as a family we decided that the kindest and most loving thing to do would be to let her go before she lost her will to live and stopped eating and drinking.

I wouldn't have dreamed of leaving Robbie out of this decision or not allowing him to be part of the entire process so I immediately went and picked him up from school. On the way there he told me he wanted to be the one to hold her when she went to heaven. And of course, I gave him that honor. On the way home I told him how proud I was of him for understanding the importance of caring for old animals and helping to make sure they never ever suffer.

This is what he said...
(And for those of you who don't know, Robbie was adopted from the foster care system after years of severe abuse and neglect.)

"I know how it feels not to be loved or cared for and I don't want any animal of mine to ever feel that way. It's only sad for us when they go to heaven. It's a happy day for them. Thank you for being proud of me. Are you ok, Mom?"

From the mouths of babes.

(As our story is being shared more and more I feel like I need to add a little more context and also give you a deeper glimpse into the heart of my son. We adopt senior dogs. Robbie LOVES adopting senior dogs. He is sadly aware the longer a child remains in foster care the less likely they are to be adopted. He told me once "if all you guys had wanted was a baby, you would have never gotten me." He relates to our "old people" (that's what we call our senior dogs) in much the same way.
He has also reminded me on several occasions that it doesn't matter how long you have something for how much you love it. I asked him what he meant and he said "well you've only known me for two years but you love me like it's been forever." Yes, my son is the coolest.)

Credit: Maria Henry Gay

26/06/2023

So very cool!

☯Image Credit for Respective owners.

25/06/2023

Fear not what is before you; for those that care are behind you. 💚

Photo by © Woburn safari park

24/06/2023

They never missed a thing!
Good night.

23/06/2023

A lovely costume.

18/11/2022

A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself

12/11/2022

This is my Beautiful little girl Marie. She is very special as she is a Service dog. After serving in the Military tours in Iran and Afghanistan I had many issues with nightmares and flashbacks. Anytime Marie feels a change in my sleeping pattern she crawls on my head waking me up.
She is amazing. Just wanted to share her with you.

11/11/2022

Proud doggo 😍

07/11/2022

A 200-year-old Wisteria tree in Japan. 💜

05/11/2022

A Maine c**n kitten.

20/10/2022

Love it!

19/10/2022

This just made us laugh - hope it does the same for you because it's always nice to start the day with a smile! Thanks I Might Be Funny and .com/jennyj_lee

19/10/2022

"My son always texts to say he's on his way home. So I open the door, letting his 17 year old cat, and 16 year old doggo know that he's on his way. This is them waiting for him."

19/10/2022

😢💝

18/10/2022

National Domestic Violence Awareness Month is an annual designation observed in October. For many, home is a place of love, warmth, and comfort. It’s somewhere that you know you will be surrounded by care and support, and a nice little break from the busyness of the real world. But for millions of others, home is anything but a sanctuary. The U.S. Department of Justice estimates that 1.3 million women and 835,000 men are victims of physical violence by a partner every year.