Thing 2 loves animals. All kinds of animals. Big ones like horses. Small ones like ladybugs. She views the silkworm unit at preschool the greatest moment of her academics to date.My parents have a male golden retriever who was bred this year. Thing 2 is happy for Monte, she thinks he got married. (I'm not going there; she's only six.) She was especially happy that Monte had seven puppies as she had her heart set on one of them. Of course this was never going to happen. Dave has allergies and our home and heart are quite full with three kids. Could we handle anything else? Not sure. Not really looking to find out, either.
There is nothing cuter than a golden retriever puppy. I took these pictures when we visited one of the puppies this weekend. I think my parents were a little sad that they decided not to get one from the breeder. Thing 2 is very sad. She tried to convince them to get one for her, and to just keep it until she was old enough to move out and raise it on her own. (She is very independent so in all honesty, she probably envisioned this being a year, two at most.)
While we on the subject of dogs, which is not a topic I give thought to very often, have you noticed that dog people are re
ally into their dogs? My brother and SIL often take their dog along to visit my parents (30 minutes from their house) when they go for dinner. Likewise my parents bring Monte to visit Bodhe at my brother's house. My brother's ILs always bring their dog when they come to visit their grandchildren. It just seems to be part of the dog owner culture. I can't tell you how many times I've made a makeshift water bowl for someone's dog when they've popped by to visit.One of my clients, a single woman with no children, had a dog with a serious medical issue. Thanks to her large amount of disposable income, love for this dog and the UC Davis Veterinary Hospital, this dog has a happy, normal life.
Tahoe is very dog friendly and I think many more people would ask to use our place up there if dogs were not verboten.
3 comments:
Oh what a cute pup! You can always get a dog that doesn't cause problems with allergies - like the Obamas ;)
My bil/sil used to always bring their dogs along - I never quite understood it.
Get a Labradoodle! They're hypoallergenic and they don't shed. Your precious little girl needs a puppy ... tell her Aunt Kim will send one over to her very soon.
Scout goes with us to the island to visit my parents. All. the. time. She's part of the family!
We have two dogs (one is named Bodhi) and i am happy to say that I enjoy them without being too into them. I do not feel the need to dress them up or bring them everywhere. I figure that's why we have two, they can keep each other company! -Shanta
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