On my days off, Ross (my puppy) gets all of my attention. He normally gets a bath (which he loves!) and some more time outside than he normally gets during the days that I'm on the office. Today, I finally saw what all of my members and what my fiance will most likely say next week when they see Ross: He's gotten really big!
When I adopted Ross from the Humane Society of Memphis and Shelby County back in November, he was 12 pounds, 3 months old and picking him up wasn't a problem. I could snuggle with him on my lap and and carry him around in my arms like a doll if I really wanted to. Today while I was lounging on the couch watching one of my favorite shows, Ross came up and was able to look me straight in the face without jumping up or anything like that. He's basically as tall as the seats on the couch!I couldn't and really still can't believe that Ross has gotten to be that big! When I carry Ross in my arms now, he takes up my entire torso and weighs a whopping 38 pounds. He's really changed in the 4 months that I've had him.
There are days when I come home that Ross just brightens up my day and I feel like someone other than a church worker. Then there are other days when I come home to let him out, and I wonder what on earth I got myself into adopting a puppy without any dog experience ever. On days like today, I'm very thankful that I have Ross around to make me laugh, smile, and appreciate the simple things in life. I finally have the dog that I always wanted when I was growing up. I have a puppy to love.
Pets have a way of getting into your heart, whether you like it or not.
ReplyDeleteWe had to make an emergency vet run with Lily this afternoon. Since the vet was open and had appointments, it wasn't too expensive or upsetting...but not what we planned to do! Then again, having pigs around this many years later was also a surprise.
Loving small, delicate creatures that can't just stroll into the kitchen and ask me in proper English for their specific needs is hard and interesting. It makes loving people a lot easier (and less stressful).