What IF ?

What if everyone thought of themselves the way your dog thinks of you? 

What if everyone thought like a dog?

Dogs see their humans as their ultimate care givers,  their play mates- they trust us with their lives and love us unconditionally.

Dogs do not even noticed what color skin we have, if we are slim or over weight. They can't tell if we have gained 5 pounds, or haven't put any make up on. They don't care if we are popular, rich or poor. Dogs don't care if you make bad jokes, sing off key- they don't even care what you do for a living. 

Dogs care about all the important stuff- like when you go outside to play, when you eat dinner, and are always happy when you come home- no matter the duration of your departure. Dogs pick up where you left off last, they just love you for exactly who you are. Always happy to see you no matter what.... 

I have seen most dogs on their finally days still live to see you happy. They adore everything about you. They think you are the greatest human alive. 

Dogs take things as they come- live in the moment. As humans we tend to dwell on the past, let it hurt us or effect our future. We think too much about things to come.

Bella has recently undergone her second ACL repair to her other knee-which she has had some complications over recovery. She is happy to get up and try everyday- and i'm the one who is upset- and worried. Bella just takes it all as it comes and doesn't worry about tomorrow.. 

Just when I think Bella has taught me so much about life and myself- she amazes me more. Doing what I do for a living has taught me SO much about life. Animals are never scared of the future and just live everyday like it is the best day of their lives. They very rarely give up. The fight and want to make the best of everyday. 

Lately, I have been having a difficult time accepting things in my life for what they are. With Bella's recent set backs post surgery, I am recognizing I am handling it worse than her- and she is the one who is dealing with the pain and frustrations. 

Why is it we tend to focus on the negative? Perhaps humans lives are just too complicated and busy. We rarely take a second to go outside and just "be." We get mixed up in other peoples thoughts and comments. Could you imagine your biggest struggle of the day to be...what bed to lay in?or what toy to play with? 

Dogs don't care what their collar looks like.... what color their fur is.... what their house looks like and dogs don't care what they have... they are happy to just be. 

Often times we let other affect the way we think of ourselves. We let others judge us and we accept it and often times it makes us feel bad. Bella doesn't care that her best friend, Lily is a mutt - or her friend Huxley walks funny, and she doesn't care she has a crimped tail- she is just happy she is Bella. 

The things we can learn from animals....... 

Melody

Ready for a heart warming story?

So Melody an ADORABLE, sweet and loving pit mix was found outside in the middle of the night, abandoned. She was found the next morning by a staff member at the vet hospital, tied up to a parking meter. Melody greeted the girl with a tail wag and kiss to the face. (and pit bulls are mean?)

Melody was found with a serious wound on one of her front paws. She was treated at the vet hospital and brought in under their care. The fabulous Dr. Zimmerman took her into foster care and was on the hunt for the perfect home for her. 

A kind person doing some work at the hospital adopted her. Within a few months the owners decided she was not a good fit for their home, with a new born and busy work schedules. Dr. Zimmerman took her to her home to be "foster mom" again. Melody ended up at Celebrie Animal hospital since Dr. Zimmerman works long hours. I decided I was going to be aggressive in trying to find the PERFECT home. 

After phone calls to clients, rescue groups, face book posts, word of mouth, having people meet her at the clinic it just seemed like I wasn't working hard enough. On Thursday one of our AMAZING clients called about her dog and something in my mind said- ask her for help with Melody. She was so excited when I asked because she might know of the perfect home. As a side note Donna is one of the BEST people I know. She is a k9 cop, and it just so happened the friend looking, works for her. We exchanged cell phone numbers and I sent pictures and Melody's info. We set a date to meet for Saturday. Paws and fingers were kept crossed while awaiting the meeting. 

Today I woke up early, got to work and ran Mel around and gave her a bath. Dressed her up in a snazzy bandanna to add some extra cuteness. The family showed up at 9 and so did Donna. Donna had her retired police dog, Arco to see how she did with him. 

We all met outside and from that point on everything was just PERFECT! Melody loved their little kids, she loved Arco and loved what is now her new mom and dad. The family was very excited and just lost their retired police dog and wanted a friend for their other dog at home and for their kids. The family was so sweet and caring. The little girl was very special. She reminded me of myself when I was younger. Her mom and dad didn't tell her why they were coming to look at Melody, so if it didn't work out she wouldn't be upset. Today was that little girls birthday and when her family told her Melody was for her she ran to her dad with a big hug and said "You are the best dad ever, this is the BEST birthday gift ever." 

The family lives in PA and has a decent amount of land for Melody to play and live out her life happy- the way every dog deserves. 

I sat back thinking I  was in hall mark movie. Tears of joys ran down my face. This is what truly makes my job the BEST. This is what makes me NEVER give up. I am so happy for Melody!