If you are in my life, or on my Facebook, you likely know about my dog Dutchess.
They were asking more than I was willing to pay, so I offered considerably less and they accepted. I drove away a bit in shock that I now owned a puppy and she could be picked up in two weeks.
So, two weeks later I picked her up on a Sunday afternoon and realized she was too small to stay home alone all day. Being a business owner, I thought I would bring her to work for a while. I packed her up in a laundry basket and off we went. That was 4.5 years ago. She has been to the office almost every day since.
I have never stayed home because of Dutch and so whenever someone dog sits, I remind them she is “just a dog” and if anything happens I will not hold them responsible.
I have told all the neighborhood kids if Dutch ever tries to run on a walk, drop her leash and do not let her strength hurt them, because she is “just a dog” and people are always more important than dogs.
I have grown to love Dutch and we make quite a pair. But each time I enter the Vet’s office, I remind myself she is “just a dog” and if there is something wrong, I need to consider how much I would spend.
And so over time, Dutch has grown in height and stature and loves to learn new things. This week Dutch started agility training. We were in
I could feel everything rise up within me.
Me, take my dog to the corner…..
My dog is a “just a dog” and people will always be more important but as long as I can have both in my life, I will be grateful for the many ways Dutch enhances my days and brings fun, unconditional love and adventure to my world.
I am glad you are back! I have missed your writings. Hope you are still recovering nicely. Glad you enjoyed dinner with “the queen”. love, b
You have made it a lot further into a dog’s life than I ever have….
I so get that! I love Alice like crazy too, so much love, fun oh, and hair….. “Just a dog” can brighten days in so many beautiful ways. Thanks for sharing