No, we didn't add on a closet, although, that might be a good idea. We didn't put an awning up over the deck to shield out the sunshine...but we did bring our outside dog Georgia inside to live with us!
We needed and have wanted a pet indoors for awhile now and my girl wanted a playmate and truthfully, it was either do that or go and get a cat . She really wanted a cat, but the hubby really hates cats! I feared that a cat in the house would have had him moving out, and while the thought a few less loads of laundry might sound promising, life without him here would not be anywhere near fun! So on Saturday, I brought our sweet dog in for a bath, gave her a chewie and "outside for ten years" Georgia has suddenly become "Queen of the house, I am never going back out, thank goodness for air conditioning" Georgia!
It is an understatement to say she has adjusted quite well, in fact that the thought of her going outside for more than a potty break sends her into trembles and causes her to plant her feet on the carpet and look at us like we are crazy!!
It has been a long time since we had an inside dog. I have really missed the extra company, the quirkiness, the warmth, and the cheerful tail-wagging way greeting when we come home. It is so heartwarming...and my child...well, she is over the moon!
No, we didn't get a cute cuddly puppy, or a rambunctious kitten...her inside doggie is quite old and calm and doesn't really do much but sleep and wag her tail, but she is my daughter's constant companion and Hannah loves it! They eat breakfast together, watch tv together, take the occasional (well, for Hannah at least) nap together and every night, she follows Hannah to her bedroom, jumps on the foot of the bed and stays there all night with her.She is an ideal playmate for my girl and it makes my heart happy to see it.
I didn't think these walls could hold anymore love,but they have...at least four feet more of it!Living Happily in the Moment!
Bev
1 comment:
Love it! I would be lost without my Sadie and Sunny. They drive me NUTS sometimes but the unconditional love they give far outweighs the barking in the middle of the night, the "accidents", and the chewed up shoes. Hannah will remember these days with her dog and love you all the more for letting her keep her friend inside.
MOS
KIM
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