I always had dogs as a kid growing up. They were an integral part of the family, but as an adult, well, I guess I kind of favored the cats. I have had, and lost, some very special little friends along the way...it's always so heart wrenching when they depart from us, and no other will ever fill their place. Another may come along though, and in some way that they have, will warm our hearts and liven up the days in their own special way. Recently while visiting family back home I stayed with my youngest brother and his lovely wife. They already had a dog, but took in this little angel, Hanna, an English Lab (I believe ) and she is a little shy because she had to be adopted because my sister in laws brother and wife's baby is allergic to dogs, and she needed a new home, and misses her dad and mom(peoples)...She didn't seem too shy to me though, and would settle in and sleep with her head in my lap nightly, very relaxed, and would go off into her little doggie dreams, feet twitching ever so slightly, and maybe a little almost silent yelp from time to time as she was chasing and playing in her dreams. Every time I would come to the door, there she would be with a toy in her mouth wagging that tail to beat the band...pretty good stuff really...there truly is no better thing than to enjoy the company of such an animal, and look into their eyes and see such trust and affection...
I know that when I see Hanna again, she will remember me, and will probably go and grab a toy to show off right away
Elliott, I am pretty sure you will at some point find another special four legged friend, some of us are just doomed to suffer the joys of this special bond, and that relationship will be special in its own way!
Not an entry please, I just wanted to share
P.S. I offered to take her down to NC to live with me, and both my sister in law and brother said in unison,"not happening!"
