Ever faithful…

Rescued dogs  are always grateful for those who give them a safe,  secure home.  I’m not sure BG would  go this far  for me,  but I do know she is a happy,  loyal girl who would defend me.   Since she is nearly 100 pounds,  extremely athletic,  and has perfect teeth,  I’m confident she would do a fine job.   I am fortunate to have a few people who would try just as hard.   I hope you are that lucky,  too.

If you have the time and the talent,  please volunteer at your local shelter,  especially if it’s no-kill.  Dog people can tell you which ones know they are dogs,  and which ones are fur people who can be returned to canine sensibility.  BG was returned to her shelter several times before I got her,  simply because those who adopted her didn’t know how to handle a large, energetic dog who had great self-confidence from living in the wild,  and was smart enough to learn that bullying behavior was the cheapest way to get what she wanted.   Most of them were afraid of her.   I never have been,  because I knew what her behavior was based on.   She can still be a handful when she’s excited,  but as she has matured,  she contains it better,  though I do have to warn visitors that if she likes you,  she’s liable to run between your legs to get full body contact.

Rescue something,  if you can afford it.  If you know someone with pets they can’t really afford,  help them out with a bag of food,  some cash for vaccinations — whatever you can do,  because it’s always better for a pet to stay with its family.