Man's best friend is also one of the cutest and cuddliest! I love dogs! All sizes, shapes and colors can be adorable when they look at you with those eyes that say “I’ll love you forever and I’ll be loyal to you.” It is so hard to resist the beautiful faces and sweet kisses they want to give.
Strays always seem to find me. They approach as if they have known me all their lives. Even wild animals are not afraid of me, as the current reigning queen of my house has shown. She is a wolf mix that found me in the North Georgia Mountains. Shadow will be 8 years old in September.
My son and father call this the “Snow White” syndrome, where birds fly down and sit on your shoulder. Go ahead and laugh, at least it is the worst they have done to me.
When I speak of my animals I don’t like using the words “pets”, they are my family. They provide love and comfort, loyalty and a listening ear when no one else has the time or inclination.
Like lensmaster lakern26, I have a problem saying no to bringing another one into the house. Nevertheless, sometimes I have to.
In the lens A Dog Lover’s Tale, this lensmaster introduces her babies, the pups as she calls them. Each pup has a different “dogonality” and way of doing things. I have a favorite, and I am sure you will too!
She explains why people should look to the animal shelters if they need a companion. In choosing a dog to love and to have love you back are you also ready to put up with their bad habits and antics? Can you afford to feed another family member? There is food for thought in this lens.
Visit: A Dog Lover's Tale
Image Credit: Husky Puppy Postcards by Petcetera
I have been a writer nearly my entire life. I love to write about things that inspire me and hopefully they will inspire you too.
"Physical beauty may lie in the eyes of the beholder, but my inspiration comes from the written word and the beauty it creates in my mind." ~ Holley
Holley, thank you so much for the honor of your review! It really means a lot to me that you enjoyed my lens and chose to feature it here. Dogs really are our best friends and I can't imagine not having one in my life!
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This is one of my favorite lenses and I love your review! I was already aware of your ability to draw in animals of all types, but I am LOL at the Snow White syndrome description. I have never heard that before. Awesome!
Thank you for reviewing this wonderful lens. It is indeed very special!
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It always seems to me to be a very good sign about a person when animals are attracted to them. :) Thank you to both you and the lens author for the important reminder to remember the loving and wonderful animals waiting patiently for homes in shelters.
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Love that photo, Holley! This is truly a great lens, very personal yet has an important message too. I loved that word "dogonality." I have a cairn terrier and once heard the word "cairnitude" which describes those dogs so well.
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What a wonderful article about her "pups"! Such good advice shared too in a wonderfully written personal piece.
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Saw this lens earlier. The new video of the dachshund with the ball-throwing machine is a very cute addition. …And yes, if folks would quit buying from puppy mills. That is such a horrible business.
This is a wonderful lens. Everyone should share their life with a pet. The rewards far out weigh the short comings. Helping strays or adopting one from a shelter is the way to go. There is something special about a dog that you have saved… a special bond.
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