August 26th is National Dog Day but Gumby and I want to celebrate a little early. He and I have been spending a lot of time together quarantining at home during the Covid-19 pandemic. We want to post something celebrating dogs today on June 26th so we can get the message out early. We both know the value of dogs - although he barks fiercely at them, particularly the Saint Bernard who lives across the street and is about 10 times his size. Gumby has a little man's complex. .
Dogs are truly the "companions of our souls" and they are with us in good times and bad. They bring us so much joy and love us so deeply. I love all animals but I particularly love dogs and have had at least one dog in my life all of my life. It hurts me to see how many dogs are not given the love that they need and deserve and I can hardly go to a shelter because I want to take them all home with me. Fortunately we have a wonderful shelter close by, the Rancho Coastal Humane Society and they win awards for how well their shelter is managed and how well they take care of their animals. They are a No Kill shelter and my last two fur babies have come from there. Inspector Gumby is my baby now.
This is a portrait of Gumby with his "Doggles" on, getting ready to go for a car ride where he likes to put his head out the window if we let him. I thought that maybe he would not like these little protective goggles but he seems to think that he is special in them. They also make aviator caps to protect a dog's ears as well so they won't develop hematomas from the wind. I have dealt with that and it is not pleasant for you or your fur baby
Dogs are truly the "companions of our souls" and they are with us in good times and bad. They bring us so much joy and love us so deeply. I love all animals but I particularly love dogs and have had at least one dog in my life all of my life. It hurts me to see how many dogs are not given the love that they need and deserve and I can hardly go to a shelter because I want to take them all home with me. Fortunately we have a wonderful shelter close by, the Rancho Coastal Humane Society and they win awards for how well their shelter is managed and how well they take care of their animals. They are a No Kill shelter and my last two fur babies have come from there. Inspector Gumby is my baby now.
This is a portrait of Gumby with his "Doggles" on, getting ready to go for a car ride where he likes to put his head out the window if we let him. I thought that maybe he would not like these little protective goggles but he seems to think that he is special in them. They also make aviator caps to protect a dog's ears as well so they won't develop hematomas from the wind. I have dealt with that and it is not pleasant for you or your fur baby
 |  Go to the National Dog Day site to find an adorable, sweet video about the bond between people and their dog partners. They also list there the top reasons that people stated that they wanted a dog: to provide companionship and comfort, to find joy in life, to learn to be more loving, to look forward to coming home to a dog's love, and to learn to be more patient. In a national survey posted on the site, the top 10 dog loving states are: California, New York, Washington, Tennessee, Florida, Massachusetts, Texas, Missouri, Ohio and Arizona. But there are many other dog loving locals as well. And there is a dog for everyone - big dogs, little dogs, rowdy dogs, quiet dogs - and crazy dogs with lots of personality like Gumby. He loves to walk and dance on his hind legs for treats and entertains us with his tricks |
National Make A Dog's Day is another opportunity on October 22nd to give all dogs the best day of their lives. The day not only encourages visits to shelters, but it is also a reminder to animal lovers everywhere to adopt instead of shop for a new pet. But every day of the year, not just on August 26 or October 22, we can show fur babies how much we appreciate them. Adopt a dog if you can; if you can't adopt, then perhaps you can foster, and if you can't do either, at least be kind and loving to the dogs who come into or through your life. You will receive so much in return
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