Daily life for us is very simple. Hours are clocked off by our dog’s needs, not ours. Out, in, out, treat, lunch, out, treat, dinner, out, snacks for all, fun stuff, bed.
I think all dogs are psychic, but they're also incredibly observant. I saw psychic woo woo in my Lola's ability to materialize precisely when her food is ready. Then I realized she was listening for the sound of the microwave door closing!
As an animal lover and worker in rescue many years in the past, I adore Paddy of course. I’ve homed fosters and personal cats and dogs for….oh, my, going on 50 years and with a late start! I remember all who have gone over the rainbow bridge 🌈 with deep affection and have all their cremains ready to depart with me to a secret place as yet undecided. I lost my last dog, a Boglen Terrier, adopted of course, in August of 2023. That may hurt the worst because he is the last dog I will be able to care for with progressively worse mobility issues. But I have the sweetest, shyest two senior cats ever 😽😽 Sophie and Claire who is so bright at eleven she jumps in my lap to take insulin injections for her well controlled diabetes when the time is right. I always get it ready from my wheelchair in the kitchen while getting breakfast for all three of us, and somehow she senses when it is needed so the one trip suffices.
They understand my limitations and live essentially in my lap reclining and writing on Substack. They keep me warm; Sophie thinks she is a neck scarf and curls around ever so petitely. Claire stretches out between my legs being larger and seeking comfort. I go on for them, the last of my 14 personal pets that were adopted and stayed forever. It’s amazing how all my critters have communicated and many were foster failures. Just impossible to turn back in after bonding. I think the rescues count on that a great deal. Thank you for sharing happy Paddy. I know how very much love he adds to your life as my experience is much the same. ❤️🐶🌈😽😽 plus memories of so very many more.
My cat does many similar things. When I decide to trick him, you can see the look of confusion when he thinks I’m getting ready to do what I normally do and do something different.
What a great read, Diane! If we can be half, no, one-tenth as observant as our dogs we start to learn about their world through their behavior. Our Labradoodle puts her front legs straight into the air while lying beside me. I massage both shoulders then squeeze/pull back on her leg muscles. Rub her foot pads. Often a pre-walk ritual. Along with other endearing ways. She loves to faux-fight our adopted feral guy, Buster. He obligingly adopts fat tail/arched back poses for the entertainment of all. Pure joy having them in our lives.
Paddy has the sweet, lovable face that clearly qualifies him as (wo) man’s best friend. “Live long and prosper” to everyone!
A delightful tale!
I think all dogs are psychic, but they're also incredibly observant. I saw psychic woo woo in my Lola's ability to materialize precisely when her food is ready. Then I realized she was listening for the sound of the microwave door closing!
Thanks! Sounds and sign language too. We try to be subtle before meals or vet trips. No luck! Smart!
As an animal lover and worker in rescue many years in the past, I adore Paddy of course. I’ve homed fosters and personal cats and dogs for….oh, my, going on 50 years and with a late start! I remember all who have gone over the rainbow bridge 🌈 with deep affection and have all their cremains ready to depart with me to a secret place as yet undecided. I lost my last dog, a Boglen Terrier, adopted of course, in August of 2023. That may hurt the worst because he is the last dog I will be able to care for with progressively worse mobility issues. But I have the sweetest, shyest two senior cats ever 😽😽 Sophie and Claire who is so bright at eleven she jumps in my lap to take insulin injections for her well controlled diabetes when the time is right. I always get it ready from my wheelchair in the kitchen while getting breakfast for all three of us, and somehow she senses when it is needed so the one trip suffices.
They understand my limitations and live essentially in my lap reclining and writing on Substack. They keep me warm; Sophie thinks she is a neck scarf and curls around ever so petitely. Claire stretches out between my legs being larger and seeking comfort. I go on for them, the last of my 14 personal pets that were adopted and stayed forever. It’s amazing how all my critters have communicated and many were foster failures. Just impossible to turn back in after bonding. I think the rescues count on that a great deal. Thank you for sharing happy Paddy. I know how very much love he adds to your life as my experience is much the same. ❤️🐶🌈😽😽 plus memories of so very many more.
Thank you! I’m a lover of animal rescue efforts, Judith. I would adopt more if I were younger! 🐾❤️🐾
Diane K-24: Beautiful, fun photos of Paddy, who at a ripe 11, is handsome as well as super smart and affectionate.
Thank you for sharing such beautiful family treasures.
Thanks, Armand! He’s rotten🐾😀
My cat does many similar things. When I decide to trick him, you can see the look of confusion when he thinks I’m getting ready to do what I normally do and do something different.
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Such a handsome boy, Diane-How could you not help loving him!
Thanks, he thinks so too 🤣🐾
What a great read, Diane! If we can be half, no, one-tenth as observant as our dogs we start to learn about their world through their behavior. Our Labradoodle puts her front legs straight into the air while lying beside me. I massage both shoulders then squeeze/pull back on her leg muscles. Rub her foot pads. Often a pre-walk ritual. Along with other endearing ways. She loves to faux-fight our adopted feral guy, Buster. He obligingly adopts fat tail/arched back poses for the entertainment of all. Pure joy having them in our lives.
Paddy has the sweet, lovable face that clearly qualifies him as (wo) man’s best friend. “Live long and prosper” to everyone!
Gary, you are equally blessed! I couldn’t imagine a life without my dog! Peace and hug to your fur baby! 🐾