My sweet puggle is the apple of my eye. Sure, right before writing this he snuck into the bathroom and was eating toilet paper, but two minutes later he is laying on my lay snoring away dreaming about bones. My boy lives to love and make those around him happy. He has taught me so much and I now know what it means to have that “dog soul mate” — he is mine.
Although we do not have kids (yet), he has taught me so much that I know will carry on to our minis. The biggest lesson I have learned from him is how to love someone more than myself. He has taught me to read between the lines and pay attention to changes in behavior. He can’t tell me when he is not feeling well, but I can help him, if I pay attention.
He has taught me to advocate. When he has been VERY sick he has needed us to advocate for him. He has taught me to fight for what is right. That your gut can guide you.
He lives to make us happy, and gets so excited about the little things. He has taught me to take joy in those small moments, because that is where the best memories can be made.
The following list sums it up best:
10 Things Your Dog Would Tell You….
1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be painful: remember that before you get me.
2. Give me time to understand what you want of me.
3. Place your trust in me- it is crucial to my well-being.
4. Do not be angry at me for long, and do not lock me up as punishment.
5. You have your work, your entertainment,and your friends. I only have you.
6. Talk to me sometimes. Even if I don’t understands your words, I understand your voice when it is speaking to me.
7. Be aware that however you treat me, I will never forget.
8. Remember before you hit me that I have teeth that could easily hurt you, but I choose not to bite you because I love you.
9. Before you scold me for being uncooperative,obstinate,or lazy, ask yourself if something might be bothering me. Perhaps I might not be getting the right food, or I have been out too long, or my heart is getting to old and weak.
10. Take care of me when I get old; you too will grow old. Go with me on difficult journeys. Never say: “I cannot bear to watch” or “Let it happen in my absence.” Everything is easier for me if you are there, even my death.
Remember that I love you.– Source: unknown
Oh good yours eats toilet paper too. I am in my first year with a puppy. He has captured my heart but frustrates me with the love of toilet paper. Apparently not all dots love it.
Yeah, our pup may be small, but he makes as much trouble as a big dog.
I’ve read this before, but it still makes me tear up. I lost one of my sweet dogs last week and being with them at the end is never easy…but the only honorable way to say goodbye.
Never easy! I am so sorry for your loss. Big hugs.
what a sweet post. My Tucker is my doggie sole mate too! I talk to him all day long!
I am talking to mine as we speak! LOL.
This is EXACTLY how I feel about my cats, especially my little boy, Einstein. So true!
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Pets are amazing!!
This is awesome I love this!
Thank you for your sweet comment. Hooray for pet parents.
Dogs are just four legged furry people. True story!
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Total true story.
First of all, I love your puggle. My mom has a puggle and I just love seeing pictures of your boy. He is so stinking cute. Second, I feel this way about our dogs. Our blue heeler Buddy is my dog soul mate, and our dalmation lab mix is my husband’s dog soul mate. Third, I have read that top 10 things before and it makes we wantt o sob uncontrollably every time I read it (I am at work and refrained from reading the whole thing this time)…
Also, both of my boys love to eat toilet paper. Must be delicious.
Yeah, our vet once told us why they like cat litter too, apparently it tastes good, but all I could think is “how does she know this!?”
I love that list! Hubby has been commenting recently that all our hoolies want (all 5 of them + 1 cat) is to spend time with us. They are so content and peaceful as long as we are there spending time with them (even if they are just sleeping near us).
They really do. A cuddle is worth so much to them.