Man (and Woman’s) Best Friend

I’d like to take today to briefly talk about something near and dear to my heart: animals. More specifically, my dogs. 

When I was growing up, our house was nothing short of hectic. We had family members going in and out when I was a lot younger, my parents worked a lot, we had a pool, went camping a lot, had house renovations done frequently…so it’s not a surprise that a family of 6 in a tight fitting house with a lot going on wouldn’t have the money, time, or resources to take in another member. Being an adult is a different story, though, and I can’t imagine my life without my dogs.

I’m an animal lover. Every animal on this planet is a beautiful and precious gift (except for, you know, baboons and those freaky looking prehistoric fish). What most gets me about dogs, however, is their unconditional love. Their ability to find joy and happiness in this world when their world might be cold, sick, and starved is amazing to me. And the fact that people can abandon and brutally abuse their dog makes me sick to my stomach.

There’s a lot of gore on the internet today. A LOT. Despite how disgusting and perhaps morally wrong a picture of a guy with a smashed skull is, it doesn’t bother me. Perhaps it’s the many years I’ve spent online and the probably billions of things I’ve seen, but I don’t have a problem with human gore. What really gets under my skin is animal gore. It is one thing to brutally murder a man who knows what is going on and has some ability to defend himself. It is another thing to torture and kill an animal that has no clue what is going on and why he is in so much pain, has no means to defend himself or talk his way out of the torture, and in most cases will never find justice for his death.

Anyone who attacks or just abandons an animal for any reason is nothing but a coward, and that is why the world needs more people who adopt animals. More often than not, these hurt and alone creatures end up in our local dog pound to sit until they are taken or...well, you know. If you have a home that can take in an animal, you should. Heal a broken heart and give an animal a second chance on life…adopt or foster today!! It’s the most rewarding experience!

I’ll leave you today with our babies…and would love to see yours!

This is Rory, our newest addition to the family. He's the sweetest little Dalmador (dalmation/lab)! About 3 months old and the most lovable thing you could ever ask for.

This is Beauregard (aka BoBo). He's a 4 year old, laid back and easy going lab/collie and the apple of my eye. (:

This is Carlie, my parent's dog. She's a 1 year old lab/hound and probably the smartest (and strongest) dog I've ever seen. 

Stay strong and love on!