Thursday, August 12, 2010
I Wear Shirts With A Big "S" On The Front
The “S” would be for “Sucker”!
Kids, my God, these dogs are growing on me. They are so incredibly good. And I fantasize about the things I can teach them, the really cool off leash park with all kinds of obstacle course equipment I can take them to, the joy of having a couple of great companions that will double as great guard dogs, (and I mean that because they are already attached to me and throw an all out FIT when I leave for work in the morning).....
What the hell am I gonna do?
They are learning to leave the cats alone and the cats are already coming out of hiding, walking past them, sniffing at them when they’re sleeping...sure, their guard is still up and a sudden move by the dogs OR me can send them running back to my bedroom but I can envision a future of all of us living in harmony.
I think to myself, I can make the time. I don’t have a yard for them to run in during the day but I didn’t have that with my other dog in Seattle and we did fine. Yah, my place isn’t that big but is it big enough? I don’t know how big these dogs will get. I forget who said this but in a comment below, someone said they surely aren’t purebred and that person is more than likely right. They have some purple spots on their tongues...maybe some Chow?
I don’t think they’ll get as big as regular labs....but I could be wrong. I really need to know how big they will get as that will be a major determination in my final decision. At this time, I can afford this. Can I do this? Should I do this?
I think the dogs should stay together as they are quite protective and dependent on each other. I know that isn’t always possible when they are put up for adoption although I do know that rescues try hard to do that if they think it should happen.
Gah. What am I doing even thinking about this?
Yah, I love animals but I have been able to say ‘no’ to many. I don’t like saying, ‘no’ but I know that I have to at times.
But....there’s just something about these dogs. And no, it’s not because they are puppies...it’s not that. It’s something about them....I’ve learned how to train and I know these dogs are smart, (Labs tend to be very smart), and I know I can turn these in to very well behaved, obedient, fun dogs. I know they will protect me if I need it. I know I can teach them stupid dog tricks. I know we can bring each other joy. I know they and the kittehs will learn to live together well and get along and man do I miss having my dog around to play with my cats and vice versa.
Pandora, my dog I had, a shepard/rott/lab mix, 75 pounds, used to play with Serenity all the time. They would chase each other around the house, taking turns being the chaser. There is nothing funnier than watching a tiny white cat chase after a 75 pound, always wanting to be the alpha, dog around and around the place.
Gah. I would love to have a dog again and I’ve always made excuses for not having one since Pandora. Am I just making excuses or am I right not to have one at this time? I honestly do not know.
This isn’t about being smitten by puppies. Yes, puppies are cute and adorable and funny....but I know they grow up and become big dogs. It’s that big dog future that I’m imagining....and it seems so promising and delightful.
Sigh....I’m still up in the air on this, not sure what is the right thing to do for them. I know with a rescue they will go to a good home. I know rescues are pretty strict with who they will adopt out to, especially with dogs. I’m not worried about that so I know that isn’t coming in to play with my indecisiveness.
Man...I don’t know what to do.
