I feel like I need to elaborate a bit more on my previous blog post about the most difficult time in my life because I left out a very significant piece of that puzzle that still, to this day, hurts me. I grew up mostly having cats around and never was much of a dog person; until I became a dog owner. I never knew the love that I would/could feel for a dog and I haven't been the same since. With the divorce, came an extremely tough decision that I still regret but know was the best for him. We had a black lab puppy named Max and he was my baby. I took him for walks, runs, organized puppy play dates and even had him in doggie daycare a couple days a week. He would come to bed with me every night and slept on my side of the bed. Even though he got me up before the sun came up, I still loved getting up with him to go for an early morning walk and have Mommy and Max time. He loved going to Petsmart and he loved other dogs and people. Not a day goes by that I don't miss him and that I don't wish he was with me. I knew that I would probably not be able to afford having him right away and I knew, with my long hours at work, that he deserved more than being stuck in a cage all day just waiting for me to get home. He is at a great home now with two other "siblings," one of the sweetest women I've ever met and he gets to swim in their pool every day when it's nice out. He's never put in a cage and gets to run around outside all day. It warms my heart to know he's in a good home (with a woman from his vet's office) , but not a day goes by that I do not miss him. I never knew how special it is to have the unconditional love of a puppy and to feel the love I do for mine. A part of my heart will always be empty without him in my life.
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Mary Anne noonan
3/30/2015 11:01:02 am
Kristy, that was so touching, truly from the heart. Although one of the toughest decisions with everything else that was going on in your life at that time. You did what was right for your puppy. Always keep your heart open. My first dog came after I found my boyfriend cheating on me. I decided a dog was my perfect replacement, always loyal,loving, never lies and will always be there for me 😍.I'm now on my third,fourth and fifth. I love every one as much as the other. There will always be another dog waiting for you when you're able. Stay strong, you are an amazing young woman.
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