March marks the one year anniversary of the adoption of our doggie Sesame. At the time we adopted her she was "unadoptably nervous" But I insisted that she was my dog. When you find your dog there's not much that can get between you and said dog. It's odd really because at the time I had never had a dog, I was scared of dogs and pretty sure I did not like them. So we adopted her because every cell in my being said 'that's my dog.' She shook for about three months. For at least that long I fearfully handed out biscuits to all neighborhood dogs who now noticed me and my new dog. She ignored us for longer than that. And she wouldnt go in the kitchen for almost a year. Simultaneous to her growth I learned not to fear any dog and even started training my neighbors pups. One year later she's a happy, confident, playful, loving doggie - not to mention loyal. And I lost a fear that was at times disabling. I have to recommend adoptions of shelter dogs. They may require patience and some extra care but once their confidence and trust is repaired there's no better friend. And as most dog owners come to know, I needed her as much as she needed me. Yay Sesame!
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What a Difference a Year Makes - Sesame's Anniversary
March marks the one year anniversary of the adoption of our doggie Sesame. At the time we adopted her she was "unadoptably nervous" But I insisted that she was my dog. When you find your dog there's not much that can get between you and said dog. It's odd really because at the time I had never had a dog, I was scared of dogs and pretty sure I did not like them. So we adopted her because every cell in my being said 'that's my dog.' She shook for about three months. For at least that long I fearfully handed out biscuits to all neighborhood dogs who now noticed me and my new dog. She ignored us for longer than that. And she wouldnt go in the kitchen for almost a year. Simultaneous to her growth I learned not to fear any dog and even started training my neighbors pups. One year later she's a happy, confident, playful, loving doggie - not to mention loyal. And I lost a fear that was at times disabling. I have to recommend adoptions of shelter dogs. They may require patience and some extra care but once their confidence and trust is repaired there's no better friend. And as most dog owners come to know, I needed her as much as she needed me. Yay Sesame!
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She is gorgeous
I had a childhood cat that I bonded with. He was the best friend I ever had, not just among pets but people as well. I respected him for what he was, and he did the same in return. My only regret is that they don't live as long as we do, because I miss him even today.
I don't have a pet now but a friend of mine who lives downstairs has a pug dog. The pug comes up to see me daily, either for occasional babysitting or just because he wants to visit for awhile.
Yay Sesame! And yay you, Wendy! Adoption is a great route for sweetness doggie love. I adopted my Iris from the South Central LA Animal shelter - she was a discarded bait dog for fighting - and she is the biggest joy in my life.
Happy Anniversary Sesame!
Happy Anniversary! Animals do teach us so much, that's why I have always had them around. My new girl Gracie was going to be shot for being a stray - bullets cheaper than a shelter in Burns Lake. She was rescued by an amazing caring woman and is now the joy of my life.
Sweet story. I cried. My son brought home a pup from a pack of siblings he saw roaming a dirt road (he asked permission at the nearest trailer) We didn't need another dog much less a big lab rottwieler mix but her eyes said "I will do anything you want just make me understand what it is," and she has been the sweetest thing although a black hole of emotional need. Thanks for the story. Susan
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