When our dogs touch our hearts.

Candy

Candy

Biscuit Tin Guardian
Location
West Yorkshire, UK
There surely is room for this thread, even if it might come with a wet eye warning?!
I'll make a start then, assuming you've all said 'Yes'!
Have had a really good and positive few days, lots of good walks, games and fun with GGJ, a cracking evening in the dear old Puzzle on Friday with old friends, have cooked and eaten good food, am moving forward with plans I'm excited about, all good. Then suddenly, listening to music this evening, something Trevor and I both loved, with no warning. Little Joy fast asleep on her downstairs bed, by my side. Me suddenly but quietly a bit tearful. Very quietly. Sweet little nose nudging my arm. Sweet little head on my lap. Sweet little paws on my lap. Sweet little tongue licking away all tears and wanting so much love and fuss that I ended up laughing. Bless my girl!:heart::heart::heart:
 
Atemas

Atemas

UK Tour Guide
Location
North Cambridgeshire
Sky was a great ‘reader’ of emotions and very in tune with us. Red is just the same and massively affectionate. I have to say, she daily helps me so very much at the moment. I can totally identify with you @Candy. Those tears can just come from apparently nowhere despite having a positive ‘can do’ mindset, sometimes with a trigger and sometimes nothing really.

Labradors are just the very best 🥰❤
 
kateincornwall

kateincornwall

Location
Cornwall , UK
Sam touched my heart on many occasions , mainly because of his total acceptance and love to our little rescue dogs , he would share his toys, his bed , his whole life .
I have always loved Reuben of course but not until very recently did I feel a profound love for him . Nelly had had one of her episodes , little absence seizures caused by her Chiari Malformation , and the concern on his face was plain to see, he was thoroughly upset for her . Her episodes thankfully dont last long , he never goes to her until it is well over, but then he will go to her bed and lay down beside it . These dogs , lost for words sometimes xxx
 
Emily_Babbelhund

Emily_Babbelhund

Mama Red HOT Pepper
Location
Regensburg, Germany
@kateincornwall ...sweet boy, Reuben. ❤

For me, Carbon has saved my sanity many a time so far (as well as challenging it as well every once in a while!). One recent time which comes particularly to mind was when we had to take Donna into the emergency room late at night. As I've had some bad times in hospitals, the fatigue, late hour, worry for Donna, smells, sights and sounds were all too much for me. Of course I couldn't have a panic attack in front of Donna and and my father. Instead I asked the hospital staff if I could bring Carbon into the emergency room, which they allowed. He walked in like he owned the place, I sat down on the floor in Donna's room (no visitor chairs) and he sat on my lap. His first time in a hospital setting and he just knew what to do for me.

I was also very grateful to have him with me this weekend. It was very emotional seeing Toby again and while I know @Aitch and her OH will love him with all their hearts, it was emotional to say "hello" and "goodbye" to him on the same day. What a comfort to have my little squishy boy to fuss over. Que bueno corazon, Carbón, que bueno corazon.
 
Charlie

Charlie

Location
Argyll & Bute, Scotland
I know how many times Hattie has been my rock especially when I was caring for my terminally ill Dad. I spent every weekend for 8 months away from home to be with my Dad and when he was near end of life I spent weeks away. But when I came home to see my family who was sitting by the gate waiting for me to return - Hattie. She would smother me in kisses and love, she would be there by my side especially when I was very upset. She always knows when I'm upset or ill. She loves me just as much as I love her. xxxx :inlove:
 
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