This month starts a new chapter in my life! I am perusing a dream of becoming a dog groomer! Do I know much about the profession? At this point no! But I know this. I LOVE DOGS! I mean I cant think of a time in my life without a faithful companion by my side and I cant imagine a time where I would ever be without one. Give me a clean dog, a dirty dog, a pretty dog an ugly dog any day of the week. You people who aren’t dog people, well I just don’t understand you! What’s not to love about a friend who accepts you for everything you are? Unconditionally loves you! Forgot to put your make-up on this morning? ITS OK! To them you look GREAT! Put on a few extra pounds? There not going to critique you, there right there beside you ready to share that ice cream (Don’t be stingy, go-ahead let em take a lick of that ice-cream cone!). Look like a super model today? Having the best hair day of your life? They agree! But you know what? They don’t understand why you think today is any different from any other day! To them you look like a super model every day of the year! Even in your boxer shorts and baggy t-shirts with your hair in a pony tail!
Gaze into a dogs eyes, you can see the depth of their soul! They understand so much the know more then most would give them credit for! Dogs can tell when your sick (before you know), they can tell when your heart hurts, they know when your happy and there ready to celebrate with you!
A dog is more then a pet., it’s a confidant. You find the right dog in your life and nothing can compare.
I have been lucky enough in life to have found “the right one” 2 times. My first dog was Sabrina. She was a goddess. She kept watch over me in my childhood and into my late teens before she had to move on. She held so many of my secrets, fears, dreams and desires and never told a soul. She was always willing to lend an ear, share in joy or be a shoulder for me to cry on!
After Sabrina I had a string of dogs. All wonderful and each one of them enriched my life so much! I’m grateful for the experiences we shared together and each one of them share a special place in my heart. Due to life circumstances these dogs were not able to remain with me throughout my journeys in life. Each one was given a great home to spend the rest of there days. They were placed with people who loved pets as much (if not more) then me! I saw to that (even with tears in my eyes).
Then in my mid 20’s I found Babushka. This dog had to be Sabrina reincarnated. She was everything Sabrina was. She knew me from the moment she was pulled out of her cage at the adoption agency. We had been separated once and reunited now. Babushka and Sabrina owned my heart, my soul and everything about me! I had Boo for many years! Until one day old age came out of nowhere and wrecked havoc on her. I wrestled with putting her down I didn’t want to. But then again, I didn’t want to extend her life just to make myself feel better. I took her to the vet a few times before her last day with me. When the vet agreed it was time we aided her in moving on. I thought I was doing well I was holding back the tears well. Then the vet said she would give me a few minutes alone with her, I assured the vet I was fine and didn’t need that. As the vet walked out the door I turned to look at Boo laying there, still as beautiful as the first day I laid eyes on her. I collapsed over Boos lifeless body and cried for an hour. This wound is still a little fresh so that’s about as much as I can type about it at this time.
About 6 months before Boo had to leave us we were given Lucile. She was a 1.5 year old Golden Retriever at that time. We have since renamed her to Lucy, Lucy Lu, Lou Dog (sublime fan here), My dumb blonde. Hehe. Shes a NUT! And more then a handful! I assure you its true! “Livin’ with Louie Dog’s the only way to stay sane.” We don’t have that deep soul connection that Sabrina, Boo and I shared but I love her every bit as much! She totes my heart around for me!
Ok so that’s a bit about ME and my beast! Now back onto this new career! DOG GROOMER EXTRODANARE! I have to start out as a bather but hey! I’m down with earning my keep! I will keep you guys updated here as my career progresses!
Now do me a favor! Tell me a bit about YOU and YOUR DOG!!!!!!!!
