We got our first Shetland Sheep Dog (Sheltie) in 1982, a puppy we named Cider because of her Sable coloring. The puppy was not healthy and hundreds of dollars went to the vet. We had a two year old girl, Mr. Wonderful was in grad school and the money for milk was spent on the little dog we loved so much.
Finally, it was determined that Cider needed surgery that had a 50% chance of making her well. We took her to the Humane Society and left her hoping someone else could take care of her medical bills. Back in the parking lot and cried our eyes out. The grief went on for about two months, then one day the two year old came asked, "Where did Cider go?" We said we would 'never do that again.' We had two more children but no dogs.
In her senior year of high school our youngest daughter took a marketing class. She used it to her advantage, I'd close the bathroom door and there was a poster with the words, "I want a puppy." Her sister got married, her brother was in the Air Force, she wanted a dog.
Here's Miss Josie hanging out in my craft room, this is the last "baby" I intend to have!
Very sweet!! Love your post!!
ReplyDeleteI grew up with Beagles, and our growing family had one for 13 years. Taking care of my mom took the place of getting another pooch. After my mom passed, we rescued a mutt from the humane society and then 6 months later we rescued anthoer mutt.
I would not trade having my dogs for anything!
Hugs, chris
Oh, what a sweet post!! Love your adorable banner!! The graphics are so lovely!! Miss Josie is beautiful!! xo Heather
ReplyDeleteAwwww. Each one of them has a special place in your heart, don't they. They truly are one of the prettiest dogs. My neighbors had one and we loved her! Brandy got out one day and was gone for a couple of days. We cried too. Thankfully she was found and returned.
ReplyDeleteI spent an entire childhood petless. My father is horribly allergic. He told me I grew up I could have all the animals I wanted. Lucky for me I married a pet loving man. His wedding gift to me was a Golden Retriever. We know have 3 dogs...I cannot imagine a house without paws...Your Josie is a sweet lassie of her own. Keep those banners coming I love them. Smiles...Renee
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed reading this doggy tale. But when do we get the rest of the story about Toffee?
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet post...Miss Josie is so cute! Love all of your creations, too! Thanks so much for stopping by my linens post!
ReplyDeleteOh! Lassie! This post brings me back to childhood, I watched much the TV series Lassie.
ReplyDeleteAnd his work was beautiful. Congratulations!
hugs
Luciana