Do you have a friend that loves you unconditionally? Are they there no matter what you do or say? Do they greet you like its the first time no matter how long you have been apart?
Well if you don't, then you need to volunteer at your local shelter. There is always a need. I know that in the town we live in, you can go every Friday and walk the dogs that are in the shelter. They allow them out to walk on leashes for two to three hours. It is a wonderful way to allow the dogs and cats some human interaction. It also allows everyone to see how the dogs interact with other dogs and kids. The dogs have their pictures taken and put on the site for people to see. It is a wonderful way for the dogs to get seen and adopted.
I have over the past six months had three different dogs come and foster at our house. First there was Tuti.... She was this beautiful little black and grey fireball. She wanted to be the boss and tried to show everyone in the house that she was. This did not go over very well. The boys decided that she was not staying. She is now living with a wonderful family, where she is the boss. She is the only furbaby in the house.... happy, healthy and home..
Then there was Buddy.... he did not know what the word slow was. He went from 90 to nothing in a split second. He would run and play and jump and annoy and have fun, then he would flop and be asleep in seconds.
I was at the sink doing dishes when a knock came on the door. The police van was in the drive way. The police at the door. OMG what has happened. The officer was very sympathetic when she told me that Buddy had been hit and did not make it. I cried for hours.
We decided at that time, we would not have any other dogs than the two we had at home...
Bear, who has been with us for almost 8 years was found after being left in one of our rental houses and Rudy, who has been with us for just over 2 years after being found on the side of the road at, the age of (what we estimated to be) 4-5weeks. Both were rescued by us and spoiled rotten.
Now, when you are sad and feeling rather unappreciated, do not go and volunteer at the shelter. You are too vulnerable and want to take everone home with you. Hhahaha. All the dogs were so loving and willing to walk anywhere you wanted to take them. I arrived and got a leash from the hanger. We walked into the back where the dogs are held. There were two that no one had walked yet. A larger dog and a tiny little dog in a dirty, sweater that was full of holes. The bigger dog jumped and barked while the little one just sat on the floor and shook. That is my big problem. I hate seeing dogs that are scared and cold.
We walked outside and went over to the grass. He walked on the grass for about 10 minutes then sat and stared up at me. He had been shaved way to close, causing his skin to scab in some areas. His ears were swollen and sore to touch. I picked him up and he laid his head on my chest. He wanted inside my coat. It was cold and so was he. I decided to foster at that point and we talked to the officer in charge. I signed a paper and we got in the car and went directly to the vet clinic. I needed to make sure he was ok before bringing him home.
He was started on meds to clear up his ears and has been bathed and nails clipped. Yesterday he became part of our permenant family. He is the biggest cuddler I have ever been around and has very much taken to Michael. They sit and cuddle every evening when he gets home. Our new "Buddy" runs out to the car the minute Michael comes home.
If you are sad, they make you smile. If your need a hug, they are always willing to oblige with joy. They greet you like you have been gone forever, no matter how long you have been gone. Treat them with love and affection and the odd treat and they will give all they have. You will never be alone again. Dogs are a joy to have in your life. They keep you young and alive. I know our dogs have helped us through some really hard times. They don't ask questions, just give you unconditional love and affection. Make your day..... save a life and just look at the little faces.
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