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5.9.13 Thankful Thursday: Lessons From Fear
I am thankful for this incredible fur creature that I call Louise. If any one would have told me that I would have fallen for a fearful black hound/ labby abused puppy, I would not have predicted it. I was always a lighter color, longer fur type of dog person. But ever since this little 4 or 5 month old sweetness came into my world 3 years ago, she has taught me so much. Louise has taught me:
- That fear can keep you safe. It can keep you from entering into a dangerous situation. You need to listen to your gut and respect your fear and the fear of those around you.
- That it is best to keep things simple, which keeps them less scary. Like not walking in the middle of too many people all at once, which can be overwhelming.
- That small steps can be very big. For example, when Louise does not bark or cower at every human that we pass, that is a victory.
- That learning what freaks you out, and avoiding it as much as possible, can make a world of difference in the rest of your day.
- Oh yes, and that black dogs are beautiful.
I believe that people and animals and situations all come into my life for the lessons that they teach me (and I them). Thank you Lulu Belle for my lessons in being more aware of the world around me and you, for listening to my instincts more, and for being patient.
This is part of the Thankful Thursday Blog Hop from PepiSmartDog.com
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5.8.13 Wordless Wednesday: 3 Amigos
The dogs went to play with Mojo Rising, next door. They love Mojo. He is their bestest friend.
Louise loves Mojo more than any other boy dog in the world. She has played with him since she was a puppy. She smiles for him in a way that you know it is love.
Sofie tries to play Labby style, but she is just a pesky little sister and usually ends up the odd dog out.
All 3 are the best of fiends. I love to watch them play. There is something special about visiting a close friend. There is a familiarity, and easiness, that you don’t get with just anyone. Because Louise does not trust many other dogs, when she does, the playfulness is a joy to watch.
“Piglet sidled up to Pooh from behind. “Pooh?” he whispered.
“Yes, Piglet?”
“Nothing,” said Piglet, taking Pooh’s hand. “I just wanted to be sure of you.”
― A.A. Milne, Winnie-the-Pooh
I guess that was a lot of words for a Wordless Wednesday!
This is a Wordless Wednesday Blog Hop. Thanks to BlogPaws for the hop. Head over there and see what they are blogging about.
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5.7.13 Tuesday’s Tails Blog Hop
Dogs and Pawz started a new Blog Hop last week called Tuesday’s Tails! DogDaz is joining today and if you are interested, new posts go up on Tuesday but you can link up and post whenever you want all week long. The whole purpose is to feature cats, dogs, rabbits, birds, etc. so whenever you link up is up to you! Even pets from PetFinder, are fine. Let’s just get them all homes! Dogs and Pawz said “I also want to encourage all of you to share each other’s Tuesday’s Tails posts on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and whatever other social media channels you use. The more we share the more likely we are to get the word out!”
So let’s hop to it!
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Tuesday’s Tails pets of the week that are selected by the staff at the Anne Arundel County Animal Control. The selected pets will be available for adoption Wednesday morning. For more information about the Pet of the Week program please call (410) 222-8900.
Please remember that all of our pets need loving homes. If you are looking for a new pet to take home, please come visit the Anne Arundel County Animal Control today!
Teddy
ADS: 221299
NAME: TEDDY
SPECIES: CAT
BREED: DOMESTIC SHORT HAIR
MIXED: NO
INITIAL STATUS: GIVEN UP – RTS
AGE (Estimated): 6 YEARS
SEX: MALE
ALTERED: YES
COLOR: BROWN / BLACK TABBY
ADOPTION STATUS:
Smokey
ADS: 221816
NAME: SMOKEY 3
SPECIES: CAT
BREED: DOMESTIC MEDIUM HAIR
MIXED: NO
INITIAL STATUS: STRAY-CITIZEN
AGE (Estimated): 12 YEARS
SEX: FEMALE
ALTERED: YES
COLOR: BLACK
ADOPTION STATUS:
Caitlyn
ADS: 221288
NAME: CAITLYN
SPECIES: CAT
BREED: DOMESTIC MEDIUM HAIR
MIXED: NO
INITIAL STATUS: STRAY-CITIZEN
AGE (Estimated): 2 YEARS
SEX: FEMALE
ALTERED: NO
COLOR: BLACK / BROWN TIGER
ADOPTION STATUS:
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Monday’s Made-up Meerkat
5.6.13 Monday Mischief: Gift for the trees?
Sofie brought her favorite Airdog toy out to the tree, to:
(1) entice the squirrels to come down so she can chase them, or
(2) as an offering to the spring goddess, so that maybe she will take away the pollen, or
(3) __________________________________ (you tell us).
I give up trying to figure this dog out. BOL
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Sunday’s Cartoon
I had to remove the wonderful Peanut’s cartoon that was posted here about love because it is copyrighted and I mistakenly posted without permission.
Bad, DogDaz! Bad! I am in the dog house. Here is a coupon for you just in case this happens to you.
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