Those of you who know me know that I am a HUGE dog nut!!! We have three dogs: Jamaica (a fourteen year old yorkie), Jazzy (a nine year old jack russell) and Mali (a 2 year old golden retriever). Because I am home so much these animals (we also have a cat named Mia) are where alot of my attention goes. They are amazing!!! I really don't know what I would do without them. They, at times, are my best friends. They totally "get" me.....which is so awesome.... During my really bad health days the dogs seem to know it. They literally all cuddle around me and keep me company. They love me so much that they'll take me any way I am. It's a wonderful feeling.
Jazzy loves to chase balls. She would literally do it for hours. She has a huge heart and she runs like a terror after the ball, no matter how far away it is. Often at the dog park Jazzy is the star. I can always hear people commenting on her speed, her focus, her darlingness. Like a proud Mom....I smile and remind them that that little, chubby torpedo is actually nine years old. She is a miracle.
Mali learned, since she was a little puppy, to chase balls with Jazzy. In the beginning Jazzy could always get to the ball first.....but Mali soon began out running her. However, Mali is very sweet....and often she'll let Jazzy get the ball....or she'll get the ball, bring it back half-way, drop it and let Jazzy bring it into us. It is really cute.
Mali loves the water. She swims really well. We throw the ball to her out in the lake. Initially Jazzy just stood on the shore and barked like crazy until Mali brought the ball to her, dropped it at her feet and then Jazzy would return it to us. After a year and a half.....and after slowly going a little deeper and a little deeper....Jazzy took the big plunge last Fall and is now swimming like a little motor boat. She can't go as fast as Mali......but she always meets her at least half way and they swim side by side back to the shore.....beaming from ear to ear. What is so darling is that Jazzy's little head is up out of the water and about a foot behind her you can see her little tail popping out of the water wagging with pure joy. Oh my gosh....they are so cute!!!
Some of my friends think I'm really crazy....but I believe, so much, in the healing power of animals. Through all my ups and downs, sick days, depression, pain, surgeries, frustrations, fear....my animals are always there for me. They totally understand me. Just petting them can make me feel so much better.
OK !!! ENOUGH!!! But.....to know me, truly, is to know (and love) my dogs!!!
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