Furchildren
Do any of y’all have fur babies? We have two. Amanda aka Mandy is our oldest. We adopted her in 2003 before we were even married. She lived with my husband and I would visit her and him on the weekends. I think sometimes she wishes it was just her and him to this day.
We like to joke that she was our starter child. We adopted her from a local shelter when she was about a year old. Her days were numbered at that shelter because she was a large dog, a lab mix, and the shelter workers told us her size, color and breed was one of the hardest to adopt out. She was such a sweetheart and had her “adopt me” face on (sweet little floppy ears with sad eyes) so we couldn’t say no.
Just like any first child, she was a handful, well probably more so than most first children. lol She had terrible separation anxiety and escaped from a metal kennel while my husband was at work by bending the bars. She also left the yard for a stroll by eating, yes eating, part of the fence. She met my husband at the front door when he arrived home with a smile on her face. She used to eat carpet, door knobs, you name it, when left at home alone. She drove us crazy, but was so sweet and loving in other ways. Thank goodness she outgrew that stage.
In 2004, we adopted Chloe, her little sister, from a friend who could no longer keep her. Chloe is a Chihuahua and dachshund mix and one of the most loving, cuddly dogs you could ever know. She would seriously be happy hugging and lapping up love all day long.
Our human children arrived in 2007 and 2008. Boy did that throw the girls for a loop. They were used to being spoiled rotten. I look forward to the day when all four of them can run in the yard and play. I always had dogs as a child and I hope my boys always will too.
Furry family members can bring so much joy to a family.
Shannon
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August 3rd, 2009 at 10:53 am
I love this! I have a furbaby too, a Golden Retriever who thinks she should be the center of the universe. She’s so sweet and lovable. She’s a great guard dog for me too! I love her and can’t imagine life without her!
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:07 pm
Thanks for your comment. I love goldens as well. They are so sweet. I bet she brings you a lot of happiness.
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:17 pm
I can’t wait to get fur children with my children. We technically have 2 cats, but they live with my SIL since we had to move 3 provinces away…
August 3rd, 2009 at 12:18 pm
We adopted our dog from a kennel, too. I took my daughter (she was three at the time) with me to pick out a dog. We took our time and found a German Shepard/Lab. mix. She is extremely well behaved and loves the kids. She is a big part of our family and I can’t imagine not having her.
August 3rd, 2009 at 1:38 pm
We have a little chihuahua and she used to be my fur baby but now is more of a pain. lol She is the sneakiest thing ever! Thank God she is cute…it saves her! I’ve had many animals; my favorite was my Shelty. He was the sweetest dog ever! Very smart, loving, loyal and so darn cute! He passed in 2002 and I still miss him very much!
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:13 pm
i have 4 furbabies. I love them w/ all my heart.
trisha
August 3rd, 2009 at 6:17 pm
Thanks for your comments ladies. I love to hear of others adopting from shelters.
August 3rd, 2009 at 7:08 pm
We just brought home our latest furry baby (a second kitten). It’s amazing how quickly they become a part of the family!
August 3rd, 2009 at 8:29 pm
What a great topic. Most people don’t talk about their pets so lovingly and I’m glad yours have such a great home.
We have a yellow lab puppy named Shelbi, she’s just a few months old.
August 4th, 2009 at 11:13 am
Cat, I love yellow labs and would like to get one in the future. Staci, how sweet. Thanks for your comments all.