02/20/2024
Wonderful words for dog owners.
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It was my decision. 🤷
I knew what I was getting into.
Nobody forced me, nobody put a gun to my head. I wanted it that way.
I knew I was going to be tired. No more informal parties because I have to go home to them, no more vacations where I can’t take them with me.
Gotta look after them, feed them, take them for walks.
No matter what the weather is like, or if I feel like it.
I promised them that as long as they are with me I will give them everything, take care of them and if they are sick I will take them to the doctor.
I knew my wallet would get thinner, all my clothes would be covered in dog hair and my stuff would be ruined.
I'm not saying it's always easy but it's worth it!! ❤️ There are many and there will be more.
But I can never be mad at them because things can be switched, the carpet can be cleaned, my clothes washed.
What cannot be replaced, however, are the sparkling eyes that are so happy to see me when I come home that they burst into laughter and go crazy while jumping. 🥰 It doesn’t matter if I was gone for 5 mins or 5 hours. Your affection and unconditional love can't be replaced by anything either.
Moments when I'm in a bad mood, but he comes, nods me with his cold nose and gives me faithful eyes.
You don't even notice how fast the years fly by. Eventually their face turns gray, his movements will slow down and the light fades from eyes that once sparked. He won’t want to go for long walks and play ball endlessly. Then just be beside me and relax.
Maybe we'll go to the vet more and more often, I'll be cleaning up "accidents" and be afraid that someone will slip.
But I agreed because I wanted to! I wanted your childhood, youth and old age with all its beauty, happy moments and even the worst days of all Your days Happy!
Not a single moment I regret!
I took the responsibility by taking him in until the day I have to let him go. 😪😪😪😪
My dogs will not find a new owner, they will not end up in a shelter, I will not move where they can't go with me. The person who would make me give them away has not been born yet and will never be.
They are a part of my life and my family and they will stay that way forever!
I've come to terms with this... from the first day to the last! ❤
If you feel the same, post it with your own doggie(s).
The more people that reach out, maybe it will help and the shelters will not be overcrowded.
Hansen's Hounds is a small bloodhound breeder located in SW Iowa. For additional information please
