“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawakened.” Anatole France
Bob never wanted a dog. He never even understood why you’d want a dog. Good thing I’m persistent. 🙂 He came to love Harper, and had just as great a connection with her as I did.
But he is completely and ridiculously gaga over Indi. Talks in a falsetto to her, texts me if he’s gone to make sure she’s all right……Ok, I’ll stop now because he’ll get mad I published this about him. Just yet another way Indi makes me smile……
I’ve been sick, and she has been curled up at my feet on the couch a lot. I’ll call her up to me, and she gives me this doubtful look, like, “Well, if you’re sure you’re up to it…” and then she pounces on my chest like a fox pounces on a prairie dog and bites my face and hands like a maniac. So much for gentle cuddling. But I think it’s working, I’m feeling better!!
Pictures soon, I hope.
Hello to anyone at STAF reading this! Your girl is fine and happy!
I love that quote! Our story is very similar to yours in some ways. Greg was also hesitant to get a dog (14 yrs ago and 6 months into our marriage) but I am also persistent. Unfortunately, we lost that baby to liver disease at only 2.5 yrs. Greg was so upset that he did not want to get another dog “for awhile” so I started volunteering with a rescue to “get my fix”. Greg would help out on occasion and, two months later, we brought home two boys (littermates). They provided us more happiness than I can begin to describe! Bless you for adopting a tripawd and best of luck to you!!
Lisa
Awww, that’s very sweet. I hope you feel better soon!
Jenna & Spirit Chili Dawg
Thanks for reading and well wishes! It is amazing to watch an animal win someone over, isn’t it?