We have always had herding dogs who love to be outside and come in the house long enough to eat and fall asleep at our feet. Friendly, but pretty aloof over all. When we decided at our age we needed a smaller dog who couldn’t knock me over, we got Zoe in March. What a contrast! She hates going outside unless we go too. She wants to be with one or the other of us at all times. Her favorite positions are on top on one or the other recliner–whichever one is occupied.
Fortunately her good nature is constant. She loves the groomer. She even loves the vet and runs into the office to greet everyone, seeming to ignore the things they put her through. She immediately warms to any house guests. When the phone rings she runs over to join in the conversation. If the call is on Face Time she will drop a toy in front of the screen to invite the caller to play.
When we were without a dog for the first time in our marriage I really longed for another creature to liven things up. Things get a little dull occasionally with just the two of us. Zoe apparently heard the request. She livens things up from dawn to dusk. I had no idea how my idea of “dog” was conditioned by our string of Australian Shepherds. Zoe has made it quite clear that I was misinformed! According to her dogs are constant love machines. And I can’t help but love her back.
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We love her!She makes a great neck warmer!🥰P&B
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Sounds like my kind of dog!
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Wow, what a lovely way for Zoe to interact with you.🐕🦮🐕🦺
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I sometimes think she is actually reading over our shoulders.
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What a delightful post Elizabeth. Dogs always give far more than they ask for!
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And this one really does.
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I can’t imagine life without our pets. Glad Zoe has livened things up.
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She sure has!
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Nice 🥰
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How sweet! I enjoy my grandson’s dog while he is working. The dog is good company.
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What a great dog. I’m going to read this your Daisy for inspiration 😂. Sounds (and looks) liked you picked a good one. Wonderful!
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I bet your dog is just as awesome in her own particular way.
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Yes, she is. Why, she’s won more blue ribbons at the annual ‘hair shedding’ competition than you shake a duster at. A couple of times a year I build a ‘new’ dog with all the hair I’ve collected. We give away the ‘new’ ones and keep Daisy ‘cause we love her.
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I was at a weavers’ festival a few years back and saw that dog hair is used by some. Perhaps you might sell it!
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I actually collected a big swath from our vacuum bag and put it on my face like a moustache. ‘Old folks’ do goofy things for a laugh. At least this one does.
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Too bad you no longer do the crossing duty!
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I miss that job. But priorities change and life gets rearranged. It was a wonderful experience.
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I loved reading about it too.
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Zoe seems to be the perfect companion, and a wonderful addition to the family. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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She is indeed.
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Never too late, obviously
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My kind of scarf
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I love this post! What a fun friend, though I know it is an adjustment with all that energy coming at you! Thanks for writing.
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You are welcome
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I love this!
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She is a real gem.
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Such a sweetie!
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Absolutely.
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An excellent neck warmer! I have a similar lap warmer but it only comes at one temperature: BOILING HOT.
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Good point.
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