My Life with Dogs

I can’t believe it…..Shelby turns seven today…..

I still remember when I brought him home….he was a little terror!    I know I wrote posts about how smart he is….and the time he brought the knife out of the kitchen….he is scary smart!

But, I want to talk about how sweet he is….the way he waits outside the bathroom while I am getting ready in the morning…the way he puts his head on my leg when he is ready to go to sleep….the way he wags his “stub” when I come home from work…the way he looks at me – I know he loves me!

Baby Shelby!

I know this probably sounds really sappy and weird, but I  think you dog lovers will understand.   I have such a bond with Shelby, it is unbelievable.   He means so much to me.  The fact that he is getting older makes me sad.

Don’t get me wrong, he still jumps for frisbees, still chases balls, still knows which toy I mean when I tell him to go get his “guy…”   But, at the same time, I know that dogs are considered “seniors” once they turn seven.

Shelby will still go with me to Camp Dogwood, we will still go to the dog park, we will still throw and chase frisbees and go on hikes.   I just will continue to appreciate Shelby and what he means to me.

Shelby on his 7th Birthday