It's been a whole year since Cedar-dog walked into my life completely out of nowhere. I never went out looking for a dog. And despite all the peeps on Reddit telling me how hounds were "tough" for first-time dog owners, there was no way I would let this abandoned pup go to the pound.
I'm glad I didn't.
Having him in my life has genuinely enriched it. It's frustrating at times because he's got significant separation anxiety issues, but I'll do anything/everything I can to make things work. A year ago, I wasn't sure if I could handle having a dog (Cedar's my first dog, I mostly grew up around cats, lol). But now, I couldn't imagine my life without him.
My wife got Cedar a little bandana, and he somehow grabbed hold of it around 5 minutes after this photograph was taken and proceeded to show us exactly how he felt about it. lol
Look, statistically speaking, I will outlive Cedar. So, I want to ensure our time together is fun, that he gets lots of love and attention, and has plenty of toys and treats, along with a comfy bed and unique presents for special days (birthdays, Christmas, New Year, etc.). This is why I take SO MANY photographs. It's because one day, he won't be here... and these photographs will serve as a memoir of his life and time on this godforsaken rock we like to call Earth.
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One day, someone will ask me what my greatest accomplishment in life has been, and I will look back on the many things I've done, and reflect on those things I am most proud of. Then I will gesture to my dog and answer, "I was loved unconditionally and been allowed to love in return."
A reminder that a week from today (at least here in America), it's Thanksgiving. Feed your family and friends, but take care to make sure your dogs only get safe foods to eat.
Today i got my dog those buttons you record with words or simple phrases so they can communicate differently with you and I was upset because a phone call went very bad and i was on the verge of crying
anyway my dog walked into my room, pressed the "I love you!" button, then laid down beside me.