It's official - my desire to create anything worthy of, well, anything, has simply left the building. The few times that I have even entered my studio have not been productive..to say the least. I have to have the desire to do anything well - and it is gone. For now. Oh well. The title to this blog post is Some Things are Just More Important...and they are!
Tomorrow - March 26th - marks Sarge's two-year adopt-a-versary into our home!
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| Sarge - March 26, 2013 |
We adopted Sarge from the local Animal Shelter. He was found - roaming - with a choke chain around his neck. A pitiful little 35 pounds. Our vet believes he is half Pointer and half Beagle - and he certainly has a beagle-bark and loooves to hunt pretty much anything in the yard (deer, bunnies, fox, etc.). At the time, she estimated his age to be somewhere between 1 - 2 years old. He had been in the shelter for 27 days and was "Red Tagged"... 3 more days and it was curtains. Luckily, he found us!
To be honest...I was NOT READY to have another dog. In 2001, we researched breeders in search of a pure breed Yellow Lab. We actually visited the breeder twice. But...young and stupid/old and wise. Never Again. When we finally decided to bring Sam into our home, the breeder brought out Abby. She was the runt and very sickly - the breeder said she was probably going to "let her go". She was so sweet, that we could not let that happen - so we came home with not one, but two pups. OMG - never again! I was 40 years old - YOUNG! - and had a lot more energy. But I swear, I thought I was going to die from lack of sleep and constant "baby sitting" the first year!
Both labs had serious health issues their entire lives. Abby sustained 7 surgeries in her short 9 years - and Sam had 4 surgeries. Our vet believed that Sam and Abby were simply the product of overbreeding, and we agree. So, we learned a valuable lesson about overbreeding - but, we also believe that we "saved" Sam and Abby as much as they "saved" us. And....look at these faces....
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| Sam and Abby - 2004 |
These two pups - especially Sammy - were truly the "loves of my life". When I lost Sam in June 2012, I said "no more"! I even put my foot down! After much soul searching, and yes lots of tears, we visited the shelter. We looked online and actually went to see another dog. But, I saw Sarge and there was just something about him that said "pick me....pick me!" So, we did.
And, just look at the joy on Sarge's face and tell me that we did not do the right thing...
So...Happy Adopt-a-Versary Sarge! We love you sooooo much!
Thanks for stopping by today!
xo
Patti
Joyful! I seriously think rescues are so great. They seem to appreciate and understand that you picked them and saved them. Compared to a dog you get from a breeder whose first memory of you is that you took him from his siblings. At least that's the way we think of it now since we've added Moose to our lives. He's a pure bred (we think) but such an easy dog all the way around. Hugs to yours and for sharing such a beautiful story!
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ReplyDeleteMy muse is MIA, too.
I deal with it by "getting other stuff done", attacking the dust buffaloes, organizing. She'll be back! And my house will look great.
"Dust buffaloes"...haha - that is so much more appropriate than Dust Bunnies! :)
DeleteGreat post! It's sometimes good to take a break - whether you want one or not. I love that first picture of Sarge. So adorable.
ReplyDeleteI do agree - breaks can be good! He is truly the sweetest dog!
DeleteSarge is such a lucky dog! He has YOU and your whole family to love him! That is a really big deal. Taking a break is a good thing! We all need a little time to rest and relax and discover new tips and techniques. You have been very busy the past year! Enjoy your break!
ReplyDeleteSarge, two years later, looks like he found as much happiness in you as you have in him :-) Meant to be <3
ReplyDeleteI knew I liked you right from the start because you seemed such a nice person, the look of joy on Sarge's face so so proves that, Sarge is so lucky to be loved by you!
ReplyDeleteI love this post! I know how you feel about not being ready for another one after losing your two Labs but I'm so glad that you found Sarge (or he found you!). Love his face :)
ReplyDeletePart beagle - just like Rudy! Except, Sarge was no longer a puppy (thank goodness) !
ReplyDeletePatti, that picture of Sarge is a picture of true joy! How lucky you both are to have found each other. Give him an extra cuddle for me!
ReplyDeleteHe sure looks happy. Glad he found you
ReplyDeleteExactly - glad he found "us"! :)
Delete"Some things are just more important..." definitely they are!!!
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