Nothing like the love of a good dog

Very few of you would be surprised if I told you the reason I don't do a lot of "things" is because of my dogs. I give up a lot and miss out on a lot for them. I'm most likely still single because of them! But, guess what...I wouldn't have it any other way. They are my life, they deserve everything and more. 

The joy, the laughter, the pain, and the sadness that comes with having pets is worth more than any shopping spree or night on the town. They become our lives. We make them our family. They love us unconditionally. 

My dogs will always be my saving grace. When the big bad world takes me for a ride it's all forgotten as soon as I walk through that door to those happy faces and wagging tails. I don't need anything else in life. Well, except maybe an easy button. 

I have rescue dogs. Their life didn't start out like this, so I'm determined to make every day better than their last. Mainly because, hey, why not? Especially a dogs' life. 

Today, like a lot of days, I've been reminded of how hard it is to lose a pet. Every time I hear of someone losing a pet my heart breaks all over again. The feeling of knowing that you have so much life left to live and that they'll not be there with you. It's heartbreaking. Spending the first few weeks trying to change the routine and adjust to the emptiness where their bowl sat. Doing their favorite things and trying not to completely fall apart from sadness. Comforting the pets that are also mourning their loss. Trying not to cry every minute of every day.

Tonight my heart goes out to some dear friends. Some I've never even met, most actually. But I can't help but feel the loss that my friends are suffering. Heartfelt condolences only go so far. For me they just made me lose myself reading them and re-reading them. Time doesn't really make it any easier. It makes you appreciate the wonderfullness that they were. But, it will never heal that piece of your heart that just broke. 

I thought I had a point, but now I'm rambling. 

What I really want to say is, the love and loyalty of a pet compares to nothing. Give them everything and more and I gurantee you that you will learn a lot from them.

To my dear Penelope and all your new friends at the Rainbow Bridge, I love you. You're with me everyday. I still cry thinking about how wonderful my life was with you. Tell all of your new friends that their humans love them too.

Until we meet again...