Cathy Donohoue
What is it that makes us fall in love with a dog? What part of us will put up with whining, housebreaking, chewed furniture and baseboards, ruined carpeting and ungodly vet bills? What is it that makes us dog/cat lovers – an extra gene? There are people in the world that think folks like me are crazy to put up with any or all of the above. They say, “It’s only a dog,” and I want to smack them.
I love folks that love their furry children. They are my tribe and my people and I feel at home with others like me. They understand the need for a four legged love in our lives. I come home and it is a celebration and Mojo and Joker act like I have been away for years and I am a star – and that is just when I go to the grocery. They are incredibly excited by the new rope toy that I spent $5 on and they both think I am a gourmet cook.
It has been a year since I lost my Maggie. I still find that difficult to talk about. I fought so hard for her to find just the right combination of meds and cheered her on as she adjusted to Addison’s and had no idea she had a disease. Tom and i have loved every four legged baby that we have had the privilege to parent. Chrystal, Holly, Roxie, Giggles, Charlie, Maggie, Mojo and Joker have all enriched our lives.
i love my dog too
nice dog
I love all animals and also have lost many along the way.
Sorry for your losses.
Over the years I have had the fortune to share my life with wonderful people and wonderful dogs. Each of them gave a gift that I will always cherish.
Thanks for posting this. I am very sorry for your loss.
I think its that extra gene we must have… 😉 Great article Cathy!
Lovely
The one dog I really loved was a mixed breed dog named Wimpy (1974-1982). Dogs are like the little brother I never had.
I automatically fall in love with dogs when I see them since I’m a dog lover.
Really? I didn’t know that
I am a dog lover, too