So after I've written about the country going to the dogs, it is only fitting that I let everyone know that I have officially gone to the dogs myself. Not in a bad way. I have decided to become a dog owner. Terry and I adopted a puppy from a rescue in Tamarac, Florida. I can easily say, the day we picked him up was probably one of the happiest days in my life. And ever since he is at our house, weekends, weekdays, ends of days, even Monday mornings, have marginally gotten happier with his cute little face and paws in my life.
Jack, is a Jack Russell Terrier (I know, the creativity in the name selection is blowing you away!!), he's got lots of energy, is a bundle of fun and now 4 months old. I didn't know that life could be so happy when you have a pet. Any given day is happier, when you have a pet. I know that now. I never had a pet growing up. We traveled a lot, my mom didn't particularly like pets, not to mention my whole family including myself is allergic to a number of pets, worst of all cats, so we never had a dog, or any animal in the house.
Terry had a dog and cat growing up, so he was missing a dog in the house for years, and I wish he would have convinced me sooner. The number of happy little antics and faces Jack has in his repertoire is almost unbearable, and every day he or I discover something new about life together, not to mention the amount of exercise I get now. I have lost a bunch of weight already, even though Jack is only a puppy and can't do a whole lot of stuff yet. The countless times I pick up the dog, his toys, his bowl, take him out, go for a walk, it is amazing how the exercise adds up, and it doesn't even feel like work when you're having fun.
What a great experience, I can only recommend it to anyone. So much happiness in a three pound furry little package, it's almost unbearable. You never have the feeling of being alone, there is always someone who wants to spend time with you, he always appreciates you and at all times is happy to see you, wagging his tail, that you worry it may fall off someday.
Yesterday we took him to the beach for the first time. He was so confused. First he tried to eat the sand, when that didn't seem like such a good idea, we headed for the wet sand down by the water, another taste test didn't prove more satisfying, when he decided that walking on it will have to suffice for the moment. But then the tide kept coming in and out and he decided chasing it was the proper reaction, until one time it was faster and got him. He was so surprised by that, he just looked up at us, as if to say, "Did you see that? The water touched me!" So funny. So sweet. Who could resist that face???
Jack, is a Jack Russell Terrier (I know, the creativity in the name selection is blowing you away!!), he's got lots of energy, is a bundle of fun and now 4 months old. I didn't know that life could be so happy when you have a pet. Any given day is happier, when you have a pet. I know that now. I never had a pet growing up. We traveled a lot, my mom didn't particularly like pets, not to mention my whole family including myself is allergic to a number of pets, worst of all cats, so we never had a dog, or any animal in the house.
Terry had a dog and cat growing up, so he was missing a dog in the house for years, and I wish he would have convinced me sooner. The number of happy little antics and faces Jack has in his repertoire is almost unbearable, and every day he or I discover something new about life together, not to mention the amount of exercise I get now. I have lost a bunch of weight already, even though Jack is only a puppy and can't do a whole lot of stuff yet. The countless times I pick up the dog, his toys, his bowl, take him out, go for a walk, it is amazing how the exercise adds up, and it doesn't even feel like work when you're having fun.
What a great experience, I can only recommend it to anyone. So much happiness in a three pound furry little package, it's almost unbearable. You never have the feeling of being alone, there is always someone who wants to spend time with you, he always appreciates you and at all times is happy to see you, wagging his tail, that you worry it may fall off someday.
Yesterday we took him to the beach for the first time. He was so confused. First he tried to eat the sand, when that didn't seem like such a good idea, we headed for the wet sand down by the water, another taste test didn't prove more satisfying, when he decided that walking on it will have to suffice for the moment. But then the tide kept coming in and out and he decided chasing it was the proper reaction, until one time it was faster and got him. He was so surprised by that, he just looked up at us, as if to say, "Did you see that? The water touched me!" So funny. So sweet. Who could resist that face???
