Here’s everything I know about Labrador Retrievers: They love to eat. They love to retrieve. They love to swim. I guess one out of three ain’t so bad. I have somehow been gifted with what appears to be the only retriever in the world who doesn’t like to fetch balls or play in the water. Continue reading “Testing the waters”
Category Archives: Settling In
Family ties
Having G in my life has added more joy than I could have ever imagined. It’s so interesting when I reflect back on the first month of this journey. There was so much emphasis on us establishing a bond. But I only thought of it in terms of having G feel bonded to me soContinue reading “Family ties”
Frenemies Part 2
Here’s a rundown of our cat’s life before G dog came into our home. Rosco would sleep on our bed every night, usually by my feet. When I would get up and get ready for work, he’d come into the shower when I was done to lap up the water on the floor. Then, he’dContinue reading “Frenemies Part 2”
Let’s ride
This week I was given the green light to take G dog out for car rides! We’re not certified to go into public places together yet, but with my health situation, I won’t go anywhere public anyway without being fully vaccinated. (One more shot to go!) Car rides have been a simple but welcome sourceContinue reading “Let’s ride”
One less thing to worry about
As I write this, G and I have hit our six-week mark together, and the time has just flown by. The things that I worried obsessively about in the beginning now seem like such a distant memory. But like all other overly anxious people out there, I’ve managed to find plenty of other things toContinue reading “One less thing to worry about”
All the feels
Can I let you in on a little secret? Just between us friends? Sometimes I want my old life back. You know, the one where I had little responsibility, didn’t have to battle piles and piles of pet fur, and could just sleep in however late I wanted to? But then I look at that face.Continue reading “All the feels”
It’s been two weeks since you looked at me…
It has been a little over two full two weeks since G arrived in our home. Here is what I can tell you definitively: I am getting more used to the dog smell. It’s still there, I don’t love it, but it doesn’t bother me as it did. I still do not like slobber onContinue reading “It’s been two weeks since you looked at me…”
Off-kilter
I have been a cat owner for most of my life. Cats are easy. You make sure there’s food, water, and a litter box, and you’re good to go. Dogs, on the other hand, require some work and a well-planned routine. It’s this finessing of schedules that I’m currently struggling with. Having a few high-riskContinue reading “Off-kilter”
Unsung heroes
I really need to give some props right now to the two most important men in my life—the human ones, that is. Their lives and schedules have been just as upended as mine, but they will reap none of the rewards. This journey with G dog is all about me. And as selfish as thatContinue reading “Unsung heroes”
Frenemies
The question I’m getting asked the most right now is how things are going with G and Rosco. You know those pictures you see all over the internet that show some cute cat and dog snuggled together grooming each other? Yeah, well, we’re not quite there yet. But I’m happy to share that things actuallyContinue reading “Frenemies”
The Pick-Up Artist 