I never thought I would ever start a blog. For one, I don't really have a lot of free time to put my thoughts on paper. And second, I would be the first to tell you that my thoughts are probably not that interesting to other people.
Most of you reading this get enough of my thoughts on Facebook, email forwards, and lengthy discussions over one too many glasses of wine. You get it - I love animals. Dogs in particular. And there are puppy mills, dogs left out in the cold, overpopulation in shelters, etc...etc...etc...
So why this blog? Why now? Logical next step maybe? Overzealous attempt to educate the whole world about animal welfare and end the homeless populations of animals? I am not that naive. NO I started this blog because I for some time now, I have had the great pleasure of meeting many canines and I always said that one day I was going to write a book and share their stories with you all. Why? Well for one, I think they matter. And they are good stories. Stories that bring a smile to your face and maybe a tear to your eye. And years down the road I want to remember them. All of them.
It may sound silly but my experience with dogs has made me a better person. A less selfish person, a kinder person, and more patient. They have taught me lessons and have been supportive of me. Any one who has a family pet can relate to this I am sure.
And so today as I was walking a few of them down at the kennels where we board the dogs in our rescue I decided - I am going to start a blog. Not for me but for them. I know this blog may not be groundbreaking, but maybe someone can learn something new about rescue dogs. Maybe one will get adopted by someone reading this blog. Or maybe I will just have a journal that I can read when I am old and grey, over a glass of wine with a warm puppy at my foot.
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