It's a Dogs Life
Every kid wants a pet. I love dogs. But I like a certain kind, as Goldilocks said, "That one's too big, and that one's too small, but that one is just right. My first dog was a Springer Spaniel named Chum. I am told that I liked to ride her, and my Dad would hold me while Chum took me all through the house. I had her when I was a baby, but if not for the pictures of my dad, me and Chum, I wouldn't know about her.
Through the years, my kids all had pets, some cats, some dogs, but they weren't mine even though I fed and cleaned up after them. Finally when I was single again, I got my own dog. She is half black lab, half Queensland Heeler. She is gentle but brave, old now with a bad hip and some arthritis but with the heart of a pup she still tries to chase the ball--kind of like me.
Through the years, my kids all had pets, some cats, some dogs, but they weren't mine even though I fed and cleaned up after them. Finally when I was single again, I got my own dog. She is half black lab, half Queensland Heeler. She is gentle but brave, old now with a bad hip and some arthritis but with the heart of a pup she still tries to chase the ball--kind of like me.
Was that her when she was a pup? Adorable!
ReplyDeleteYes, it's her baby picture.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh - that describes me to a tee! sandie
ReplyDeleteShe is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteOur son/family have 2 black Labs, and they are getting older now too. We love, love, love them! Sweetest dogs. And of course, I give the credit to his wife, because she raised/trained them. :-)
This son always wanted a dog, when he was growing up. But our daughter was (still issssss) very allergic to dogs. Soooooooooooooooo... Only cats, could we have. :-)
When I was growing up, I used to keep adopting kittens/cats. And most all came to a sad end, one way or the other. -sigh- I was plucky, to keep adopting. Not getting discouraged. :-)
Gentle hugs,
"There are so many good shops here. ... One can step out of doors and get a thing in five minutes."
"Northanger Abbey," by Jane Austin
That's cute that you use to ride the dog! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI always begged for a dog when I was a child. I had to wait until I was grown to get my dog. Millie was certainly worth the wait though!
ReplyDeleteLabs are my favorite dogs.
ReplyDeleteI still miss my SammyJo a lab who died 10 years ago.