Going to the Dogs
...or as we say here in Texas, going to the dawgs.
My family is big on dogs. Big, hairy, messy dogs. Husband and I have had them our entire married life, with only a sad two-year period when we were dogless, yet Boy's crusty cantankerous 18-year-old, then 19-year-old, cat remained.
We started our married life with two goofy inbred yellow labs that no one wanted.
Bip and Bop. Bip died before she hit two-years old, yet Bop continued well into doggy old age and was the dog-love of my life. I still miss her big brown eyes.
She was as gentle as velvet against bare skin, yet as ferocious as a momma bear when need be (need be came around once in her life, and she was magnificent protecting Boy and me).
Next was Perseus, or Percy as we came to call him, named by Boy. He was our first male dog. I thought that a male might not be as protective of us, but he did his job well, always alerting us when anything or anyone happened by. Husband traveled frequently for business and Percy was a great companion and watchdog in his absences.
When Percy got sick and we knew he wouldn't recover, it broke our hearts in so many ways. I honestly thought I'd never own another dog after he died. The joy he brought us was so complete, I just couldn't bear the thought of another.
Then came Dexter. As for the rest of our mutts, he was a rescue. He's our empty-nest baby. He came to us unexpectedly, but has been the Best. Dog. In. The. World. Not to mention adorable.
Take a look for yourself:
1st week in his new home:
His cuteness grows:
He laughs at all my jokes:
He plays well with others (this is his pal, Lucky):
He tolerates my let's-see-if-he-let's-me-do-this shenanigans:
He's a happy happy part of our family and we can't imagine life without him:
What about you? Got a pet you're crazy about?
We have two rescued dogs and two rescued cats. The two dogs, Willie and Scout, are inseparable. My husband takes them to the dog park about four days a week. Every time they hear him put on his shoes, they think it is time to go! Your dog is precious. Loved his "baby" pics especially the one with his tongue stuck out!
Thanks! We keep thinking we're gonna get a second, but it hasn't happened yet.
Looks like you're having a LOT of fun at your house! Enjoy this special member of your family!
We do have the fun here!
I'm not a dog person ... meaning, I don't want to be responsible for a dog at this point in my life. But I love other people's dogs. This one looks like a sweetie. We have 3 grand dogs that we take care of when our kids travel - a Jack Russell Terrier, a Rottweiler, and a Lab mix. It's quite a crowd when we have all three.
That is quite the difference of temperament in doggieland! All sweeties, I'm sure. Dogs are lots of work, but luckily for us, the neighrbors have a big dog and we trade of care when traveling. They are like brothers!
I think I was in love when I saw his patience (with the let's see if he lets me do this shenanigan!).
Dexter, you are unique!
God bless,
I'll give him a kiss from you! (while i put something on his head and take a pic)
Your Dexter looks a lot like our Moshi! Got you from Someday Crafts link party!
Then your Moshi is adorable!
I was Dexter's foster mom!! Dexter and his brother and sister were very shy and scared little puppies. Then came Mrs. Tucker and he walked right up to her!! He is so beautiful!! We still talk about him!! Thank you for giving him a loving forever home!!
So nice to see you here, Karen! He is adored and maybe a smidge spoiled. Thank you for taking such good care of him until he came to us.
So beautiful! So happy God sent you an empty-nester!
Thank you...so are we ♥