Day 3: Your first love

My first love has always been dogs. Humans are much too transient, often lacking loyalty or are just plain disingenuous. So I guess my first love was a named JoJo. She would let me ride her around the yard like a tiny horse when I was a child.


Dogs have taught me many of life's valuable lessons:

• Never pass up the opportunity of a joy ride. 
• Allow the wind and fresh air in your face to be pure ecstasy. 
• Never pretend to be somthing you are not . 
• Let others know when they've invaded your territory.  
• Run, romp and play daily. 
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.  
• On warm days, stop and lie on your back in the grass. 
• On hot days drink lots of water and lie in the shade of a tree.  
• Be loyal. 
• When you're happy, dance around and wag your entire body.  
• When it's in your best interests, practice obedience. 
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.  
• Eat with gusto and enthusiasm, but stop when you've had enough.

I've had many furry friends over the years, right now I'm graced with the presence of the sweetest little snuggler ever- a Husky/Collie mix  named Baby Blue. Blue has been my first rescue where we've had to over-come both physical and emotional obstacles. She repays us by being the sweetest girl anyone could ever ask for.


There'll be much more on Blue's story later on in my blog.  Keeping her & ensuring her safety was quite the lengthy process, but it was all worth it. She's safe, loved, and happy to be with her "people;" which is all a dog truly wants anyway.