Life Lessons from a Pup

Top 5 Life Lessons Dogs can teach humans

Ok, I know, sounds a little cheesy, but really sooo true.

#1 Gratitude.  Dog's express gratitude with their entire being for the little things.  Whether it be a small treat, some praise, or even just a little belly rub.  They vibrate appreciation with their entire bodies.

#2 Love of  Family:  It doesn't matter how long you leave.  Where you go.  Pups always show you how much they love you when you return. Usually, to a greater extent than we appreciate, LOL!  How often do we greet our family members with jubilation at their return from the store or anywhere?

#3 They take time to smell the roses and other things:  They revel in  going for a walk, car ride or experiencing life.  They don't miss anything.  They want to take in every scent, site and fully embrace the experience. How many times do we just routinely go through life and miss the details?

#4 Loyal:  They know who their pack is and they are protective, kind, comforting, and loving always without question or malice.  There are no qualifiers to their loyalty.  

#5 Live in the moment:  Probably the most important. They don't hold grudges.  They don't dwell on negative.  They truly just make the best of each moment and let the past go.   To me there is nothing worse than letting something that upset you and ruined one moment, continue to ruin future moments! 

I am grateful for my pups and the sweetness they bring to my life.

Animals are such a great blessing to us...

- What inspired this list? -

My Honey hurt herself this past weekend. 

No CLUE how!

We came home and she was limpy.

We think she pulled a muscle running on the stairs or something.

Even though she is clearly in pain, 

she still greets us with a smile and a wagged tail.

Her sweetness and loving nature are remarkable.

Yes, we did take her to the vet yesterday.

(Pic at Vet's office)

There is no sign of a break, no swelling, she didn't complain about the exam...

So, they gave her a shot of pain meds and a script to take home.

Hopefully, she will be better in the next couple days.

Oh...

and an order for NO more stairs or jumping...

What to do about the sofas?

How do you keep her from jumping?

This dog is part Mountain goat, I swear.  

I am grateful for our little Hun-dinger and the positive she brings to our family.

I hope she feels top-notch SOON!