04/29/2024
I'm not sure where I found this so I'm sorry I don't know who to give credit to. I found it tucked away in a archive file dated January 5th 2021 it seemed fitting. Funny how memories pop up or something with meaning you saved awhile ago reappears just at the right time. Thank you God for giving us daily glimpses of hope & love during difficult times!
Our Dogs
It was my choice.
I knew what I was getting into.
No one forced me. I wanted them! I knew that I'd be tied down in some ways, no more extended travel plans if I can't take them along, because they are waiting for me at home. I am responsible for looking after them, feeding them, taking them for walks 🐕 Doesn't matter what the weather is like 🌧🌪❄ or if I don't feel like it. As long as they are with me I'll give them everything, take care of them if they are sick and foot the vet bills 💷
I knew my purse would be lighter, my clothes will be covered in dog hair and that my things might get destroyed. I knew while they are small they’ll chew things, they'll p*e or p**p in the house and I'll have to clean up after them and train them. But this is what I wanted. I'm not saying it's always easy and that there aren't times when I'm cross with them. But I could never be angry with them for long. Things can be replaced, the carpet can be cleaned and my clothes can be washed.
What cannot be replaced is the look in their eyes when I get home, their whole body shaking cause they are so happy to see me. Doesn't matter if I've been away 5 minutes or 5 hours. What cannot be replaced is the loyalty and unconditional love. The moments when I'm down and they poke me with their wet noses or bring me their favourite toys to cheer me up.
And slowly, as time slips away, their faces will get grey, their movements slower. They might not want to go for such long walks and play ball all day long anymore. They'll want to cuddle and rest more by my side. There might be more vet visits, I'll be cleaning up accidents once more and I'll be dreading the day when it's time for them to go 😢😢😢 But I knew this, and I wanted this. The happy AND sad moments through their lives as puppies, adult and senior dogs. There isn't a moment when I regret my decision to get them. They are part of my life, my family. They are part of me. From the first moment I met them to the last day ❤❤
If you have a dog/dogs you love feel free to post a picture and copy and paste this text ❤