Ok ok ok.. I know I post a lot about my dogs and while I realize I primarily speak on the topic of beauty/fashion I also feel like you guys are a part of my family and it means the world to me if I have the opportunity to just talk to you about all things the revolve around my life including well,.. dogs!
If you’re a dog owner, you probably already know just how awesome dogs are. They fill your life with love, loyalty, fur and plenty to smile about. I’ve had dogs for as long as I can remember but it wasn’t until I moved out of my parent’s home and into my own that I got my own dog and REALLY understood the love (and responsibility) that went along with it.
My first Yorkie, Vino was the love of my life. Vino was most definitely my “heart” dog. A heart dog is that once in a lifetime – maybe twice if you’re truly blessed – soul mate dog. He or she is the one you click with similarly to, but different from, how people in love click. There’s an understanding, a bond stronger than most, and a special level of communication. Your heart dog “gets” you and you get him or her right back.
Unfortunately my heart dog, Vino was only around for 1 year because he was born with bad kidneys ultimately resulting in kidney failure when I had to make the most difficult decision of my life – to put him down. I’ve never felt such sorrow and grief in my life and I will NEVER forget the feeling I had the days/week/months to follow. In being completely transparent with you guys, I even went into a deep period of depression and had to be medicated and see a therapist for some time. I know that may sound extreme to some, but he was my everything and “my child” in a way, so it is something I could never explain to someone who just doesn’t get it.
As the saying goes, time really does heal all wounds but it will always leave a little hole in your heart. I was given Merlot (my current yorkie) and although it did take some time, I did fall in love with him but in a different way. I’ve learned that it’s ok to love each pet in a different way. Doesn’t mean I love them more or less, it’s just different if that makes sense. Fast forward 7 years later, I can’t imagine my life without Merlot. He’s my everything and we’ve gone through SO much “life” together.
After moving into my most recent home I really wanted another dog, preferably one that I feel could protect me a bit and boy did I get that with my rescue Grayson. Most of you have probably seen his epic head tilts on Instagram and well it’s safe to say I’m obsessed with him. He is the sweetest little thing but as I’ve mentioned, he does have some fear and anxiety with strangers. It’s been a work in progress but I love him so much and cannot imagine my life without these two.
No matter how much your family loves you, they will never be at the door, tails wagging, jumping up and down, and kissing your face happy to see you when you get home. Nothing makes me feel much better than when my dogs acts like I am the best thing they have seen all day when I walk in the door. We all like to feel loved, and well dogs never lack in that department.
Just a little personal post to ring in the weekend. Love you guys.
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