Matter of fact, she stayed pretty small. But she had a big loving heart.
Ready to look at some more faithful dog pics?
What could we possible do to deserve this kind of loyalty?
So, have you ever had a dog who comforted you when you were feeling low? Who was a friend when you most needed one? Who let you cry, and made you laugh? Who sat with you in the dark when you couldn't sleep? Who sympathized and comforted you when you were in pain? We sure are lucky, aren't we?
Until next time, take care of yourselves. And each other.
Love the pictures. I can always cry at dog pictures. Dogs give so much love in return for a bowl of food and a pat on the head.
ReplyDeleteDecades ago, when we buried our family dog, the kids wrote in the drying concrete marker, "Protected And Had Fun". Not a bad summation for a life.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful and loving pictures! It is amazing how smart and loyal dogs are. Julie
ReplyDeleteThe Best Dog I ever knew has been dead for nearly 33 years and I still miss him.
ReplyDeleteThere's a family story about my Grandfather who loved their dog Rex to bits who'd died. Years later when my Grandfather was dying the whole family was around the bed, and they saw the bedclothes move as if something was walking up alongside him, and he put his hand out toward it, said, "Rex boy!" and died.
I hope Blackie comes for me.
And 6 of your pictures are of Lab's or Labish dogs. The most faithful and giving of dogs; ours is a treasure, even though he sicked-up all over my car on Monday!
ReplyDeleteMy darling dog Josh died 18 months ago and I've only just been able to type his name. I miss him so much it hurts somewhere deeper than my heart.
ReplyDeleteAw, Susan, You've got to cut it out with the heart-wrenching dog pictures while I'm eating my breakfast! Now you've gone and made me teary again!
ReplyDeleteDixie looks a lot like my Manchester mix, Skeeter. Great dog even if a little irascible, especially to other animals.
ReplyDeleteI can't imagine not having a dog. Jezebel (our black Lab) is the ultimate protector, friend, and walking buddy.
ReplyDeleteA lot of these I have seen before, but not the last one. As if I wasn't already tearing up at all the soliders and their dogs - oh that little pup.
ReplyDeleteDixie is a CUTIE. I love her mix. I bet she is lighter than air. I don't think I would ever let her out of my lap. Spot THINKS she is a lap dog and I would love for her to sit there, but as a dachshund she is way longer than my lap. Silly dog.
I had a cat that filled all the requirements...I'll remember him to the day I die.
ReplyDeleteOur Manchester terrier was a run-away who we took in and adopted. Because of her running away habit and my parents not getting her fixed, she produced quite a few offspring of the most unusual varieties. We always found good homes for them and those we couldn't, we kept. We loved them all.
ReplyDeleteAww. Dixie was a cutie.
ReplyDeleteGreat pics! Nothing can top a dog for loyalty. Our dog Buster was the best. He wasn't all that bright, the goofy mutt, but he was loyal and protective. Still miss him.
Manzie- Glad you liked the pics. You're right. Dogs ask so little of us, and give so much in return.
ReplyDeleteGeo- Aw, that's sweet. I wouldn't mind if that's what it said on my marker.
Julie- You're right about dogs being loyal and loving, but we've had a couple that were a few fries short of a happy meal, too. Still loved them, and they were still loving and loyal, but they weren't even close to being smart.
Laura- Aw, crap, you made me cry. What an amazing story! Jeez, I've loved so many critters in my lifetime, if they all come back for me at the end, I'd better be in a BIG bed!
Cro- I've never had a Lab, but I understand it's a wonderful breed. And Monty's such a good dog, what's a little(?) barf? Our cat Dash is always scarfing her food down too fast and then barfing half of it back up again. (an anorexic cat?) Ah, well, gotta love 'em!
Rosalind- I'm so sorry. That's the only thing wrong with dogs ... and cats. They don't live nearly long enough, do they? It's so tough to lose them after loving them so much and forming those strong bonds. Even so, people who never form those bonds are missing out on a lot of life's blessings. With Josh, you were blessed.
Dianne- Sorry. I won't post any more dog pics until May, okay?
Mr. C- Dixie was a real sweetie. Her brother's name was Pixie. (Get it?) She was the first dog I ever got completely attached to, but when I got married, my mother convinced me that because she was getting old, she'd be better staying there than moving out with me. (Looking back, I kinda think my mother was attached to Dixie, too.) But I did have visitation rights ... she spent every weekend at our house.
Connie- I know exactly what you mean. I adore our cats, but they're not likely to ever take a walk with me ... unless I carry them. In a cage.
Skippy- Dixie WAS a sweetie. I was only twelve or thirteen when we got her. She was so tiny when we first brought her home, she could fit in my pocket. She was definitely a lap dog, but every dog we've ever had, no matter how big, THOUGHT it was.
Delores- There's a lot of differences between cats and dogs, but they're both so easy to love. Our "girls" add so much joy to our lives.
Arleen- When my mother took Dixie to the vet to be fixed, I was devastated, as only a melodramatic 13-year-old can be. I thought she would've had such adorable pups, (hand to forehead, sniffle, sniffle) and how could my mother possibly take that away from her? But later I understood, of course. She was such a teeny little thing, if a big dog got hold of her, bearing their pups could've killed her. Mother really did know best.
Linda- Yeah, goofy. That's a better word for it. Our few fries of a happy meal mutt Tiger wasn't "stupid" ... he was just "goofy". Buster is a great name for a dog.
ReplyDeleteAwww. This made me so emotional. I grew up having between 2-4 dogs at a time, all of them sweet and loyal. They always knew when I was sick or sad. Truly one of the best animals in the world.
ReplyDeleteShelley- Emotion is good. And loving a dog gives us the opportunity to experience a lot of emotions, both good and bad.
ReplyDeletePickles my Black Lab/Border Collie is irreplaceable in heart and spirit. I remember wondering after I first got her if she loved me because it was part of her training (she's my deaf working dog). Until the day I ended up getting sick and struggling to breathe all through the night. I woke up to find Pickles with her head resting on the side of the bed and her eyes bloodshot. She sat there all night looking out for me, without sleep. Never doubted the source of her love after that. (Hugs)Indigo
ReplyDeleteIndigo- Your Pickles sounds like a very special dog. You're lucky to have each other. (Hugs back atcha.)
ReplyDeleteHey Susan,
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful photos and sentiments of our doggy friends. Friends who never pass judgement and give us unconditional love.
We have much to learn from our canine friends.
Take very good care and thanks for this, Susan.
In kindness, Gary
Damn it all to hell. You made me cry. I'll never stop missing my collie Faulkner, even though I love the three guys who take care of me now.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Janie
In times past when we've lost a dog it's felt like we lost a freind. Can be hard.
ReplyDeleteGary- You're right. We could learn a lot of things from dogs, like appreciation. They're happy to eat whatever we feed them, and to do whatever we want to do. Always happy to see us, even if we've only been gone for a few minutes.
ReplyDeleteJanie- Sorry. No more doggie pics until May.
Debbie- That's because they are our friends. Take care.
I love my dog.
ReplyDeleteAnd she does her best to take care of us even though she is a scaredy cat!
yep...and they love us no matter what!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing tribute. So glad to have you in my group for A to Z, Susan!
ReplyDeleteAl- Aw, that's sweet. Doesn't matter if your dog is afraid; her sense of protection is stronger than her fear.
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like a real special dog.
Momto8- You're right ... no matter what. That's great for us on the people side of the equation, but it's sometimes sad on the pooch side. It makes them so vulnerable.
Matt- Glad you liked it. And I'm glad to be one of your groupies.
Love these! New follower here. I’m getting a head start on visiting my fellow “A to Z”ers. I look forward to visiting again.
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Hi, Sylvia. Glad you liked 'em, and welcome aboard, dear lady. Seeya on the challenge.
ReplyDeleteHi Susan .. I'm sort of working backwards and forwards .. so eventually got here ..
ReplyDeleteDogs and cats are great .. dogs probably more so - and I know they comfort many ..
That big pooch .. crumbs if he jumped even I'd be flattened! Cheers Hilary
Hilary- We've had dogs and cats, and I've gotta say, I love them both. That really IS one big pooch, isn't it? Which is what makes him extra sweet. (Glad I don't have to feed him or pooper scoop after him, though!)Take care.
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