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| At the CMPD Animal Shelter |
I wasn't really ready. I had been looking for a while but because of the stress and application process from rescues, I got frustrated. So I quit for a while.
But I think she kind of picked me.
And now I have a dog.
What has she taught me in 3 days?
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| I love the grass! |
Patience: Getting her on our schedule was a little bit challenging. On her description, she "appeared" to be housetrained. That doesn't really say much. But in 3 days, I got her on our schedule. Phew! I totally celebrated when she finally understand her potty was outside. But now, I am on a schedule. 5:30am is way too early when your dog start scratching your door. Oh well, just like a little baby...
Love can be a process: As I wasn't quite prepared to bring home a dog, I was both excited and anxious about it. I never had a dog before but had been around dogs. Big dogs, little dogs, loving dogs and not so loving dogs. So, I think to some degree, I understand dogs. I think for me, it was a spur of the moment to bring her home. And you know, I didn't really "love" her at first. I wasn't sure what she will be like. I think that has always been my approach to any relationship: cautious. I don't "fall in love" at first sight and I certainly don't become your best friend on day one. But I think I had that hunch that she is loving and calm. And you know, I have experienced worry, anxiousness, but ultimately, after 3 days, a warm feeling inside has started to grow for this little dog.
About that (unconditional) love: Most rescued dogs, I have observed, know one thing. To unconditionally love a person who has adopted them. I am not sure how they know; they just know. And they will win your heart. My little dog has not fussed much since she's been with me and always want me to pet her and snuggle with her. She also likes to play outside and run in a dozen circles before slowing down. Now, she has barked at my neighbor and barked at the birds but other than that, she is very sweet and chilled.
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| Snoozing... ZZZ... |
I'm kind of selfish: This may seem silly. But to me, it hit me hard. I had spent approximately $250 on this dog already. And when I thought about this, I thought, "It's only $250! I must have spent way more money on ME!"
It's funny how God has taught me things through unplanned circumstances. How much more does my Father loves me through the lesson of owning a dog. God has adopted us much like I have adopted a dog. But the difference is that we has people do not always appreciate God's unconditional love. And a dog unconditionally loves when I am uncertain about my feelings towards her. I care for my biological dad but caring for this dog has been a lesson crammed in 3 days.
Oh, by the way, if you're wondering about her name, it's either Camillia or Camilla. Both are acceptable; she answers to both. :)
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