Well, we did it. Meet Daisy Mae. We have adopted once again. Our home has been dogless for about 3 years and my honey needs a dog. It took my heart time to heal after our Harley. When Randy (thanks a lot Tonya!) got wind of puppies in need of a home with the potential to be big... he thought we might "look". You don't look at puppies long without ending up with one.
I have resisted, loving the freedom and the relief from the extra cleaning that comes with pets. But, when you love dogs, you never miss having one. It is like having a baby again, and that is much easier at 30 or 40... but we are working as a team. I think she is going to be worth the trouble I know she will find.
She is mostly calm (unless showing off for a big audience) and seems to catch on quick to training. Perhaps, God is granting us that little blessing for taking in this homeless little furbaby.
Daisy Mae came to us from the local TAPS shelter, a charity we know works hard to place homeless pets. Some have come from difficult homes. Daisy Mae's mother came to TAPS pregnant and gave birth to 9 puppies on January 6th. Several of her sibling have already found forever homes, but a few more are available. Mother was reported to be an American Boxer/Standard Poodle mix or Boodle. Father was reported to be a Great Dane. Look at those paws!
Puppies and other furbabies become part of the family. Adoption is special because a choice is involved. Family isn't always about being of the same blood line, or even the same species. God gave Adam and Eve the jobs of caring for the animals He created. Some need more care than others.
It always amazes me at the way a dog loves unconditionally. I find it humbling. Some days, I know I don't deserve the loyalty or affection. Yet, they patiently wait for our return to welcome us with happy tails and celebratory kisses. They love us with something near a sense of awe.
As we raise Daisy Mae, there will be times she will not listen to what we say. She will not understand our will, that we will impose on her... for her good. We will do things to keep her safe that she may not always appreciate. We will try to keep her from foods that might make her sick. We will make sure she always has clean water and food that is good for her.
It reminds me of how there are times God allows some things and protects us from others. God knows the bigger picture of what is good for us and what might be destructive or unhealthy. He is good. All the time, but he manages the big picture that includes, but is bigger than our short stories or chapters. There can be rough chapters, as we learn to be obedient and seek His face for approval and not the world.
The works of his hands are faithful and just; all his precepts are trustworthy;-Psalm 111:4
Trust and obedience to His word and His call are not always easy, but always good. Sometimes I resist, but he is faithful and true. We can learn a great deal in the puppy experience... if we pay attention.
Today, I am grateful for puppies.
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