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3.21.12 I am better because of them

I am a better person because of my dogs.  I have had to learn a lot over the years about caring, and sharing, and patience.  The gifts that they have all brought me have been immeasurable.  My first rescue, Jazmine, taught me humility.  I had her for 2 days. I had just graduated college (I thought I could take on the world), when I rescued her. She ate my comforter and my hairbrush in the first 24 hours. I learned I was not as all knowing as I thought and had to rehome her.  My second dog, Nikki (many years later), taught me that I could actually be a good parent.  Nikki was a pure bred Cocker Spaniel who I adopted at 8 weeks old.  Together we had 18 years of caring and sharing and kindness.  Nikki was my first baby. I spent hours everyday training her for off leash control and when she was about 4 I had my daughter.  The love and devotion Nikki gave me over the years was wonderful.  When the kid’s found Squash E Bear walking along the road and he came to live with us, he became my greatest teacher.  He taught me unconditional trust and love in a way I never knew.  Giving him shots twice a day, he never complained or questioned my purpose, and always was by my side in return. He also brought the family together at a time we really needed it.  Louise (Lulu Bell) has taught me patience and quiet control.  She is fearful and needs time to handle the world.  I have learned to be quiet with her. Sofie is teaching me persistence and consistency. I must stay on task and must work with her in a repetitive manner.  Lessons, lessons, lessons.  Thank you all.  I am a better human because of all of you.  Just another dogdaz morning at the zoo ❤ 

 
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Posted by on March 21, 2012 in Dogs

 

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