Puppies
I had the most lovely dream last night and it got me to thinking.

I love dogs. I love the way they get all excited when you come home. I love the way the look at you when you're talking to them like they understand every word you say. I also love to pet them and cuddle with them.

I have hubby to do all of this now, so I really don't need a dog anymore (snicker). Of course, I much prefer having The Hubs over having a dog for many reasons; two of which are that he doesn't wet on the carpet or chew up the furniture. I also don't have to take him out for a walk.

But I miss puppies. I just love puppy breath and being licked by little puppies. I do not miss potty training, arranging my schedule so I'm home at a certain time, making arrangements while I'm on vacation, or cleaning up dog messes in the back yard.

Probably the biggest reason I'll never get a dog again was the pain I felt when I had to put my last dog to sleep. I prolonged the inevitable way too long because I just did not want to let her go. I kept having the vet give her more and more medications just so I could have her that much longer. She was such a sweet girl, especially considering the life she had before she came into my home. She was a rescue dog and all of six years old when I got her. She was horribly abused and she had severe health problems, seemingly cleared up by the time I got her.

The way she would look in your eyes showed the sweet little spirit that was housed in that worn little body. She only lived for three years with me before I had to let her go, and it was one of the most heart wrenching things I'd ever been through. I still cry about it now every once in a while and that was over two years ago. I miss that sweet girl and I was glad that she lived the life of a little princess if only for three years.

I had a dream last night that I decided to volunteer at a veterinarians office. Just go in the back and hold and pet the puppies and the dogs. I wonder if veterinarians have such a program? I certainly wouldn't give up Hospice for this, but maybe I could get my fix once a week.

I'll have to check into it.

RisibleGirl was blabbing on about another adventure on 03/07 at 04:01 AM

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FTS wrote:

You obviously felt so strongly about this that you posted it twice. wink

Operation Kindness, a local no-kill animal shelter, welcomes volunteers to help feed the animals, walk the dogs, provide relief time off for the paid staff, etc. I'm sure there are facilities such as this near you that would love to have someone with your heart.


  

Mike wrote:

if you get training, many do but more importantly, you can go to a shelter type place, like a human society, they always need people


  

Elizabeth wrote:

I have a friend who walks dogs twice a week on her lunch breaks for this very reason. She loves puppies and dogs but can't have one in her little apartment. She loves it!


  

janie wrote:

what a cool idea...puppy snuggler smile


  

me wrote:

Ah, that brought tears to my eyes. Missy was a sweet, sweet puppy. I miss Cleo too even tho' she was naughty. smile


  

heidi wrote:

I desperately want a dog, too. I'm looking to buy a townhouse and I'm almost insisting on a small yard for a bulldog. Though, when you're a singleton, it's hard to care for a dog. It's also when you most need one. smile

My family has had to say goodbye to many great dogs through the years, but it's always helped us to get another. I don't blame you for being dogless, however.


  

frozenmojo wrote:

i hear ya! i got three mutts and the thought of saying goodbye to any of them makes me instantly tear up. i try not to think about it too much, but with each passing year, the inevitable is drawing closer. *sigh*


  

Iki wrote:

I know they have those programs at almost every pound, and there's a shitload of shelters and rescue organizations that always need help.

Also, puppy breath? Da bomb. wink

Katy's breath now that all her big teeth are pushing through? Not so bomb. Or, Da Stink Bomb, which you prefer. *lol*


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