I have a dog..and I tend to go on about it! So I thought I would get it all out of my system and blog about it, Its really just another excuse to talk about her some where else in cyber world! I also can't imagine any one would get even 1% the amount of enjoyment reading this that I do from yapping on about her. Yep, I said Yapping!
You can probably already tell she is a pretty big part of my life and I love her as if she were my child. It's worrying I know, but only other dog owners can understand and appreciate how special it really is to have such a creature comfort in your life...and just as i am typing this she has some how managed to rewind my dvd for me, amazing!
I would start this by telling you where my love for dogs began, only thats impossible, as the truth is I actually always hated them! Yes its true, I was a big wimp when it came to dogs! I was bought up with the biggest softie golden retriever, she never barked or jumped up at people unless commanded to do so. There for, if another dog came bounding up to me or would bark I literally thought it was about to tare me to peices and eat me alive, I realise now all they are really doing is saying hello, in a weird up beat very hyper, bubbly sort of way! If I saw a dog coming towards me, even on a lead, I would have to cross the road and get myself together after experiencing a near pannic attack almost every time! So you're probably wondering why the hell I got myself a dog... the reason is actually a little pathetic although slightly endearing at the same time. For a few months I found myself thinking alot about the golden retriever I was bought up with, I missed her and would find myself waking up having dreamt about her and reminising over past times when she was still alive. It made me think ''will I ever not be afraid of dogs?!''. I then ended up one winter afternoon, watching Lady and the Tramp, one of my all time favourite childhood movies. Lady was my dream dog, if only I could not be so afraid of them. Then one afternoon I was on a bus and a blind man came on board with his guide dog. I couldnt stop watching how amazingly perfect the relationship was between them. How the dog was his key to the outside world, giving him access to get about and do what he needed. This dog was giving this man his freedom in a otherwise terrifying world, with or without a dog, blind or not! It made me think, what the hell would I do if i turned blind and had to get a dog to help me...I wouldnt be able to go near the thing out of fear! I then built up a entire story in my head, which I am not going to tell as I am actually turning this story into a book ;) Then one spring day I was walking through the park and saw two cavaliers, cassie and ziggy, they looked the spitting image of lady! I gasped with excitement and ran over to the owner asking all about the dogs, I had never seen one in real life before, well, not that i had been aware of! The dogs came over to greet me all excitedly, I instantly filled up with fear! The owner reasured me they are the friendliest dogs you could ever meet, and I didnt doubt it, they were just adorbale and had the most loving nature! For the first time in my life I sat down comfortably and played and cuddled with these dogs! I couldnt believe it, I had just made friends with two stranger dogs! I wont home with a skip in my step and couldnt wait to tell everyone about my amazing little experience. For weeks I couldnt get these gorgeous cavaliers out of my head, I just had to have one! The only way i can describe how much I felt i needed one was that of a similar feeling to what a mother feels when she knows its her time to have a baby. A little extreme I know, But its the only way i can describe the need i felt to have a dog and that it wasnt like wanting your favourite toy when your a kid, its so much more of a bigger responsibilty. I knew I couldnt take it lightly, especially with being diagnosed with m.e and p.o.t.s syndrome, most people would think it would be the craziest thing I could do, and thats exactly what they thought when, after lots of research and finding breeders, I announced it to everyone that I was getting myself a king charles cavalier! Through my research I discovered they can have absaloutly dibilitating and life threatening health defects if you havent got them from a very responsible breeder. So I met with various breeders untill I found one i felt completely satisfied with.
Then came the best day ever. The day my boyfriend drove me to Bristol to pick up a possible pup! We had been warned she was the runt, and if i didnt like her they wouldnt put me under any pressure to have her! We arrived, walked through the door, and were covered with about 8 cavaliers all jumping and bounding at us, and it was liek they didnt exist, the first thing I saw was a gorgeous, very white (apparently badly marked) tiny little girl pup sitting in the corner of the room by her self, slightly wagging her tail, but knowing she didnt stand a chance for attention with all the other over excited dogs making sure they got all the attention first. I gasped with excitement, looked at my boyfriend and squeeled ''thats her thats her'' I went straight over to cuddle her ignoring all the other over excited pups and dogs. Instantly we built a bond, The owner looked at us, smiled and said ''aw your clearly made for eachother''. Ever since she has told me she couldnt of found a better home for her little runt, and it warms my heart every time. I took her home and she instantly fell asleep in my arms.
Since, there hasnt been one day that I have regreted having her, wether I have been completely ill or not, she brightens every day in my life. I used to suffer extreme insomnia...that went away from the first night my little poppy puppy stayed with me. Yes, she sleeps on my bed! How could I resist her little wimpering cries on the first night I had her! My m.e and P.O.T.S have greatly improved since having her also, and on days where i am completely bed ridden from illness she is the most patient and loving friend. These days come rarely now, but if she knows I am ill, she will just lie by my side all day and nigth without giving me one bit of hassle, just love and affection instead. Im not afraid of any dogs anymore, I know the ones to avoid, and all others i play with them without a moments hesitation. Its amazing how a furry friend can brighten up your life. Every good dog owner will understand how truly special it is, the bond between man and dog. Its so unique and really incredible and should be really apreciated. I know I do :)
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