Let me tell you that
this weekend was one for the record books. No, not because I did something
crazy or once in a lifetime, rather because of who I got to see. This special
someone is not so much a person but instead my puppy, Stella. My baby girl is
not so much a puppy anymore being that she is 13 years old.
Regardless, I still think that the Australian Shepherd you see below is
as cute as the first day I saw her.
This weekend is considered Fall Break for the students at Ohio Northern University (ONU). So for my break, I decided to go home and see my baby girl. I had a four hour long drive home and let me say that the last half hour was the longest because of my anticipation on seeing her. The following videos are both of our reactions from this extended time apart.
Please do not judge my
crazy high pitch because I am sure if you were as happy as I was, you would do
the same thing. Once I got unpacked and sat around the house, Stella of course
never left my side. I mean look at the picture below and tell me she is not
overly happy that I am home.
After a few more hours
of petting and cuddling, I end up going to bed and shutting my door. When I
woke up the next morning, guess who was lying outside my door? That is right,
it was my Bella Baby. Saturday I relax around the house and Stella of coarse
was still ecstatic I am home. Sunday swings around and she is still trying to
play with me any second she could. Keep in mind she is 13 years old and
does not play when I am not home, not even with my parents.
Sadly, today rolls
around which is the day I had to head back to ONU. She could tell something was
up and was acting especially cuddly. When it came time for me to leave, I
naturally took forever to say goodbye. After a while, I finally said my last
goodbye and left for my car to leave. As soon as I got in my car and put it in
reverse, the picture below is what I saw staring at me.
It breaks my heart to
say goodbye to her but she knows I will be coming back. It will be at least
another month maybe another two until I see her again, but I know when we do
see each other she will cry just the same as she did when I picked her to hold
while at the Last Chance Rescue Adoption Shelter. I have nothing but
unconditional love for my Bella Baby.
Until Next Time,
Matt
It's so awesome that you have that kind of bond with her. I've never been a dog person but I can see where people would love having one. The kind of bond that you have with her is unlike anything else and it's great to see older dogs being cared for just as well, if not better, than younger dogs.
ReplyDeleteMatt,
ReplyDeleteYou continue to amaze me with all of the common interests we share. I LOVE DOGS. If I were you, I would just bring her to ONU so I never had to leave her. I know what you mean when there is deeper connection between you and your dog. Especially the older dogs, they are like the grandparents that never got to lick your face and sleep at the foot of your bed. Anyways, I am glad to see you and your dog have such a strong bond and give you a great weekend and Fall Break! Nice post, Matt.