Stella, the Peaceful Puppy Hound Rescue From Palmetto Paws That Bonded A Couple (She Said, Part 7)

“Having Stella is something that bonds us together.

As a result of having her, we have more patience with one another and have created a stronger set of communication skills.

Stella has brought out a more nurturing side to my boyfriend and he truly loves her, which in turn adds an element to our relationship.

We spend a lot of time outdoors with Stella, whereas we might have just been indoors, doing our own thing before.

Sometimes when I am watching a beautiful sunset while walking Stella, I think to myself,  if not for her, I might not be seeing this right now.

She has taught us to be more observant of the world around us.”

Rosie, the Newfie Doodle Mix (Newfoundland Poodle) She said, part 6

“Rosie is literally the sunshine in our lives.

We have had more strife in our lives in the past 10 months than ever before.

She forces us to be in the moment.

My husband and I are both logical and planners, thinking about the future.

Rosie encourages us to live in the here and now.

That brings us a real experimental joy.

We never know what’s next with Rosie, but we are along for the ride.”

Java, the Apricot Hypoallergenic Labradoodle puppy (part 3)

“We were used to having a well trained older dog.

When we got our last dog’s leash, he would run to the door.

With Java when I get his leash, he just looks at me, wondering what’s going on.

We have to coax him to go out.

Also, Java doesn’t necessarily pay attention to his surroundings.

If he is chewing on a bone or a toy, he will start chewing whatever is next to the bone or toy, without noticing the difference.”

 

 

Tina, The Italian Greyhound/Terrier/Whippet/Beagle Mix Rescue From Social Tees (He Said, Part 7)

“For me, Tina is the first taste of having to be responsible for another being and loving it unconditionally.

My wife, Tina and I feel like a proper family unit, now.

Having a dog is a beautiful and enriching experience. “

Tina, the Beagle/Italian Greyhound/Terrier mix rescue from Social Tees (she said, part 2)

“When they post new dogs, a foster care giver clicks on the link to come down and pick up the dog, if the care giver is available.

That is exactly what we did with Tina.

Six dogs had just arrived from the Dominican Republic that needed fostering.

We were in the first six responders, and went downtown that night to foster Tina.”