Roses are red, violets are blue. I love doggy paws, and kitty toes, too!
February is the month of love – chubby babies are flying around with bows and arrows, heart shaped candies reel us in at the grocery store, and Hallmark is making a killing in the meantime. But aside from the commercialized Valentine’s Day holiday, let’s focus on the aspect of love. Granted, I tell my dogs and cats I love them a bajillion times each day, but now’s a great time to be especially mindful of what our pets do for us. While they show us unconditional love, don’t we owe it to them to do the same? For February’s Appreciate the Moments photo challenge, let’s remember how much our pets bring to our lives.
On this warm fall day, I pulled into the parking lot of Oasis Animal Hospital. Our weekly vet appointment for Wynston’s new cast was already upon us. I snuggled my boy into his chariot, and wheeled him into the clinic, the usual dog mom pep in my step. I checked Wynston in and spoke with our vet tech, Sonya, before releasing him to the back. As I sat on the bench, empty stroller in front of me, I began focusing on my breathing instead of the sounds of barking dogs and screaming children. Then, I did like any normal human being would do – I got on Facebook! I opened the dreaded, yet glorious social media platform only to come face to face with an article about relationships with dogs. And it hit me. I closed my eyes and imagined Wynston behind closed doors getting his new fancy cast put on. Then I imagined my life without him – my miserable, empty life full of sadness that I was living before Wynston dropped into my life. His presence has opened my eyes, mind and heart to the concept of unconditional life. On this #