05/26/2023
I have loved them all π
I knew what I was getting myself into. Nobody made me, and nobody put a gun to my head. I wanted it just like this. I knew Iβd be tied down. I was caring for them, feeding them, walking them. It doesnβt matter what the weather is or if Iβm in the mood. I promised them that as long as they were with me, I would give them everything, take care of them, and when they were sick, I would take them to the doctor. They are my babies. β€οΈ
I knew my wallet would be tighter, my clothes would be covered in dog hair, and my stuff could be ruined, but that was my choice. Not saying itβs always been that way, but itβs worth it.
I can never be mad at them.
Damaged items can be replaced, carpets can be cleaned, and my clothes can be washed. What canβt be replaced, however, are those sparkling eyes that are so happy to see me when I come home as they fall all over jumping on me. π₯° It doesnβt matter if Iβm gone for 5 mins or 5 hours. Their affection and unconditional love are irreplaceable. β€οΈ
There are times that they feel my sadness or hear me cry. They come poking me with their cold noses and licking me with their slobbery tongues and always making me laugh and feel loved. Immediately β€οΈ
You donβt even notice the years fly by. Eventually, their faces turn grey, movement slows down, and they can no longer jump when I get home, but the excitement is still the same.β€οΈ
Then one day, the light starts to fade from their sparkling eyes, they stop going for long walks, they sleep a lot more, and their days are spent laying next to me resting. We may have to go to the doctor. I may have to clean up accidents more often.
I wanted this when I decided to bring them into my life. I enjoyed their childhood, youth, and old age with all its beauties, happy moments, and even their worst days with all their pain. There is not a single moment that I regret. I took charge of them when I took them in until the day I had to let them go. πͺ
β€οΈ πΎ My dogs will never have a new owner. My dogs will never end up in a rescue or at a shelter.
β€οΈπΎIβm not moving if they canβt come with me!!! The person who would make me give them up isnβt born yet and never will be.
β€οΈπΎThey are part of my life, part of my family, and with me, they will stay!!! I have taken over this responsibility from their first to last day with me. Until Death do us part!!! β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ
β₯οΈ I often say, βI don't know who saved who.β I love them with all my heart. πΎπΎβ€οΈβ€οΈ