Thank you for this post, Terrell. I can relate on all points. Marley and Me...a movie I will always be happy to watch again...for so many reasons.
I understand too about the political conversation between family. It's very difficult at this time as issues have us polarized to opposing extremes!
The touch of a pet in a family can have that bonding love experience when issues have become issues. Our grandson adores our lab, Diesel, and as a 16 year old kid who has known Diesel most of his life...it's such a blessing to see them together. We send Diesel in to wake him up when he spends the night..it's adorable ...Blake wakes up and hugs him all groggy like.🐕🥰.
Anyway, Terrell..always a pleasant surprise to read your blogs. Thank you for your heart and friendship.
I loved every word of this. A dog who has known only kindness is a special being for all the reasons you've given here. As I read, I teared up, thinking of my dog who died suddenly last December and how much she gave us just by being herself in the 3+ years she lived on this earth. Only days before she died, she instinctively went to my husband when he was grappling with the news of his daughter's serious illness. She did what no words could. We both miss her so much that it is hard to imagine another dog sometimes. But I want to want another dog. I know the difference a dog makes. Reading this made the thought of starting over again more hopeful and more possible. Thank you.
Thanks, Terrell. I loved reading about Twix and seeing her picture. I’ve mentioned before that I am a teacher - I’m also a lover of dogs and have had three Golden Retrievers who have given my family and I more love than you can imagine. My most special girl, Daisy, was the most intuitive dog I’ve ever owned. She knew when someone needed her and, like Twix, silently supported them. A friend who was visiting and was very sick and trying not to show it had Daisy at her side the entire night. I nearly died in 2010 and she never left me. When she died suddenly (of cancer at age 10) I was filled with grief and a need to honor her. I created a “Daisy Award” that my students can give to one another when a friend needs to be lifted up and supported or when someone does something “Daisy-like”. They give them weekly and we read them. I tell them the story of why she was special. I think it honors her to help my 10 year olds learn to spread love and kindness. Dogs ❤️
My wife and I have been members of United Yorkie Rescue for almost 10 years. We just adopted out a female puppy tri-pod last week... it was our 95th foster.
We've taken in so many abused dogs it would make even the strongest person cry. We've seen them beaten almost to death, shot and even thrown from a car on the highway. In all this time, we've only not been able to save but two.
People ask us how can we give them up after nursing them back to health...wouldn't we want to keep them? We've adopted two that would have been put down. JoJo can be mean as a snake and had a bad habit of biting and Scotty was born without a butt hole. It took our Vet two surgeries to give him one that actually works. He may drop a piece of poop on the floor once a while but to put down a beautiful puppy wasn't an option .
The worse case was a 4 month old female puppy that was turned in on New Years Eve that had Parvo. She got down to less than two pounds when we had to feed her with a syringe.
It's almost harder to adopt a kid than a dog from Yorkie Rescue. We do a vet check, call four of their references and do an in person inspection of their house and yard. It's all about the dog!
We don't want to have a dog go through it a second time..
Animals aren't toys or play things... even though I've looked for the on button on a few TINY Yorkie's that I was sure they were toys.. The greatest joy is to see a rescue in a new home and all the love they're giving them...No dog or person deserves to be abused. They just want to be loved and wanted.
Sorry about the length but we're passionate about what we do.
Beautiful, touching post Terrell. I feel all of this and more about my King Charles Cavalier mix, Casey, who we rescued from a kill shelter 8 years ago. We’re considering getting another as our nest empties with the second of our three kids heading off to college in August. Our dogs have the capacity to cultivate the seed of virtue inside us, which is evident through the stories shared here.
Terrell, wish you the best on your time off, and thanks for avoiding falling into the political trap here on your blog. We have plenty of other places to go for that. Even many companies are going off the rails and away from what they are in business to do, and in so doing alienating half their customers.
Nothing like a rescue! When I was struggling with infertility, I impulsively adopted a one year old Pit that was scheduled to be euthanized the following day. We didn’t have room for her- We already had 3 senior dogs and lived in a small condo. Seven years later, I can’t imagine life without her! She’s the best dog we’ve ever had
I haven’t had a dog for many years now, since our last one, a Chihuahua named Chiquito that I call Weeto, passed away at age 14. I still miss him.
One of my fondest memories was the way he greeted me when I came home. Whether I had been gone 10 minutes to the store, or 13 hours at work, his reaction was the same. He would be at the door when I opened it falling to pieces with joy, as though it had been years since I left. I would often ask my husband why he didn’t greet me the same way and we would both laugh imagining it. But, I guess that’s what makes dogs so special. They love, they show it, and it never gets old for them.
Thank you for this post, Terrell. I can relate on all points. Marley and Me...a movie I will always be happy to watch again...for so many reasons.
I understand too about the political conversation between family. It's very difficult at this time as issues have us polarized to opposing extremes!
The touch of a pet in a family can have that bonding love experience when issues have become issues. Our grandson adores our lab, Diesel, and as a 16 year old kid who has known Diesel most of his life...it's such a blessing to see them together. We send Diesel in to wake him up when he spends the night..it's adorable ...Blake wakes up and hugs him all groggy like.🐕🥰.
Anyway, Terrell..always a pleasant surprise to read your blogs. Thank you for your heart and friendship.
Gara
I loved every word of this. A dog who has known only kindness is a special being for all the reasons you've given here. As I read, I teared up, thinking of my dog who died suddenly last December and how much she gave us just by being herself in the 3+ years she lived on this earth. Only days before she died, she instinctively went to my husband when he was grappling with the news of his daughter's serious illness. She did what no words could. We both miss her so much that it is hard to imagine another dog sometimes. But I want to want another dog. I know the difference a dog makes. Reading this made the thought of starting over again more hopeful and more possible. Thank you.
Made my day Terrell - here is to Twix and our Zoey, a Bernese Mountain Dog. They just seem to make everything, and I mean everything, ok!
Thanks, Terrell. I loved reading about Twix and seeing her picture. I’ve mentioned before that I am a teacher - I’m also a lover of dogs and have had three Golden Retrievers who have given my family and I more love than you can imagine. My most special girl, Daisy, was the most intuitive dog I’ve ever owned. She knew when someone needed her and, like Twix, silently supported them. A friend who was visiting and was very sick and trying not to show it had Daisy at her side the entire night. I nearly died in 2010 and she never left me. When she died suddenly (of cancer at age 10) I was filled with grief and a need to honor her. I created a “Daisy Award” that my students can give to one another when a friend needs to be lifted up and supported or when someone does something “Daisy-like”. They give them weekly and we read them. I tell them the story of why she was special. I think it honors her to help my 10 year olds learn to spread love and kindness. Dogs ❤️
My wife and I have been members of United Yorkie Rescue for almost 10 years. We just adopted out a female puppy tri-pod last week... it was our 95th foster.
We've taken in so many abused dogs it would make even the strongest person cry. We've seen them beaten almost to death, shot and even thrown from a car on the highway. In all this time, we've only not been able to save but two.
People ask us how can we give them up after nursing them back to health...wouldn't we want to keep them? We've adopted two that would have been put down. JoJo can be mean as a snake and had a bad habit of biting and Scotty was born without a butt hole. It took our Vet two surgeries to give him one that actually works. He may drop a piece of poop on the floor once a while but to put down a beautiful puppy wasn't an option .
The worse case was a 4 month old female puppy that was turned in on New Years Eve that had Parvo. She got down to less than two pounds when we had to feed her with a syringe.
It's almost harder to adopt a kid than a dog from Yorkie Rescue. We do a vet check, call four of their references and do an in person inspection of their house and yard. It's all about the dog!
We don't want to have a dog go through it a second time..
Animals aren't toys or play things... even though I've looked for the on button on a few TINY Yorkie's that I was sure they were toys.. The greatest joy is to see a rescue in a new home and all the love they're giving them...No dog or person deserves to be abused. They just want to be loved and wanted.
Sorry about the length but we're passionate about what we do.
Great post Terrell. It reminds me of the 'Wag More, Bark Less' bumper sticker I keep seeing (and forget to buy for my own ride).
omg my eyes are watering!
Beautiful, touching post Terrell. I feel all of this and more about my King Charles Cavalier mix, Casey, who we rescued from a kill shelter 8 years ago. We’re considering getting another as our nest empties with the second of our three kids heading off to college in August. Our dogs have the capacity to cultivate the seed of virtue inside us, which is evident through the stories shared here.
This left us in tears … animals DO love us humans!
Terrell, wish you the best on your time off, and thanks for avoiding falling into the political trap here on your blog. We have plenty of other places to go for that. Even many companies are going off the rails and away from what they are in business to do, and in so doing alienating half their customers.
Welcome back brother. I missed you. The world would be a better place if everyone had a Twix.
Thanks for sharing. I lost my mixed breed lab two months ago. I still look for him when I get up in the morning. I miss my hugs.
GREAT, GREAT heartful experience. Well said.
Nothing like a rescue! When I was struggling with infertility, I impulsively adopted a one year old Pit that was scheduled to be euthanized the following day. We didn’t have room for her- We already had 3 senior dogs and lived in a small condo. Seven years later, I can’t imagine life without her! She’s the best dog we’ve ever had
Your thoughts and spirit really resonate with me. I recently lost a dog who meant the world to me...thank you for cheering me up today. ❤️
I haven’t had a dog for many years now, since our last one, a Chihuahua named Chiquito that I call Weeto, passed away at age 14. I still miss him.
One of my fondest memories was the way he greeted me when I came home. Whether I had been gone 10 minutes to the store, or 13 hours at work, his reaction was the same. He would be at the door when I opened it falling to pieces with joy, as though it had been years since I left. I would often ask my husband why he didn’t greet me the same way and we would both laugh imagining it. But, I guess that’s what makes dogs so special. They love, they show it, and it never gets old for them.