A day of sad and happy memories

 

Zoey the dog on Steven's lap in his office,

with Fiona the cat playing with her tail

Photo:

Barbara Muir ©

We got introduced to the idea of owning a dog through an ad in the 
grocery store where we shopped every week.  Our kids asked us to
get the dog.  They would walk it. So before we knew it we were 
bringing home a puppy, and had entered the world of dog people.

I grew up with two different dogs, but before Zoey I thought of us
as cat people.

Zoey died 11 years ago today.  We went to the vet to have her put
to sleep, but she died before the vet could begin.  We were 
grateful. A month or so later we got Sally -- a very different dog,
who is also wonderful. 

Here's some great rules from dogs:

Seven things that dogs know:

1. Move forward -- the good stuff is all in front of you.

2. Each day is a good day, as long as you can go out in it.

3. There is no right season for turkey.

4. The best couch to sleep on, is the one you aren't
supposed to be on -- wait until no one is paying attention.
(We can't let Sally on our couches or beds, she will scratch them
and ruin the fabric trying to make a bed.)

5. Every day is a play day.

6. Let the people you love know you're ecstatic when
they come in the door.

7. If you can't have a run, walk, and if you can't
have a walk, sleep.

We are grateful that we had Zoey in our lives for 13 years,

and that we have Sally, who is beloved by us and our

cats.

Have a loving your life day.