Just a dog

“From time to time, people tell me, “Lighten up, it’s just a dog,” or “That’s a lot of money for just a dog.” They don’t understand the distance traveled, the time spent, or costs involved for “Just a dog.” Some of my proudest moments have come about with “Just a dog.” Many hours have passed with my only company being “Just a dog,” and not once have I felt slighted. Some of my saddest moments were brought about by “Just a dog.” In those days of darkness, the gentle touch of “Just a dog” provided comfort and purpose to overcome the day.

If you, too, think its “Just a dog,” you will probably understand phrases like “Just a friend,” “Just a sunrise,” or “Just a promise.” “Just a dog” brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure, unbridled joy. “Just a dog” brings out the compassion and patience that makes me a better person. Because of “Just a dog” I will rise early, take long walks, and look longingly to the future.

For me and folks like me, it’s not “Just a dog.” It’s an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment. “Just a dog” brings out what’s good in me and diverts my thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.

I hope that someday people can understand it’s not “Just a dog.” It’s the thing that gives me humanity and keeps me from being “Just a man or woman.”

So the next time you hear the phrase “Just a dog,” smile, because they “Just don’t understand.”

Summer October 2010

Summer at home. White carpets???????????????????? How brave is that!

Oscar October 2010

Oscar being Oscar

Thank you

Thank you for emailing us and letting us know how the puppies are getting on. It's been so so nice reading about them and looking at photographs. We miss them as much as you love them! I have asked the other mum's and dad's if they would send me a picture so I can post on here. I will always ask if I can upload one and you have all said yes. Thank you for that. If ever I get a little down I have thought I'd write and tell you all that we are having a product recall. That way I'd have all nine again! However, that's not fair or honest. Thank you again for permission to publish the photographs and please keep them coming. Please think about posting your dog's photograph on this link. Even though the Kennel Club make me cross this is great for the kids.
http://www.discoverdogs.org.uk/

Hetty September 2010

Hetty in Scotland having a ball!

Orlando October 2010

Orlando with his "stash" of stolen goods!

My last words were "don't cuddle him on the furniture, he wont be a puppy for long" Orlando pushes people off HIS seat!

Tilly October 2010

Tilly out in the forest!

Chester October 2010

Chester looking kewl!

Cali and Alba

Could be UFO's but you'll have to take my word for it. This is Cali and Alba at 8pm on a late walk. Scares the kids who use the sports ground to have a secret fag. Spookey!

It's Sunday!!!!!

It's Sunday and Cali and Alba know that after Stewart gets back from Church it's bone time!. We went to see Poppy yesterday over in Maidenhead and had a long walk. Bizarre, it was so hard to tell the difference between Poppy and Alba, they looked amazing running beside each other. I can't wait to see how the other puppies are getting on.

Don't put all your dogs into one basket

The time has definitely come for Alba's own bed.