Wow, these stories make me realize just how much so many people adore their companions! It's such a happy feeling to know that other people out there totally "get" how I feel about my two
.
Max, to me, is the perfect dog. He's my first dog ever and so we've learned together. He's kind of quiet and serious. He takes his job as protector VERY seriously. He's amazingly intelligent. I thought it was unusual that he would honestly know every toy that he has (and he's got a LOT) by name and it's so weird, b/c he learns them almost immediately when I bring them home. I take it out of the bag and present it to him, saying "here's the ......blue bear"...or whatever.....and from that moment on, if I say "go get the blue bear" he'll go get it (IF he's in the mood for that game
). But I just read an article in National Geographic that describes something similar in dogs~ you can read it here:
Animal Minds - National Geographic Magazine
He's very sensitive; if he knows that I'm upset or if my dh is yelling, Max runs to me and jumps all over me so I'll pick him up and he can make sure I'm not upset. He licks me all over and then just wants to sit in my lap. He's extremely sweet and loving but he's not fond of strangers. He has to know you before you are permitted to touch him. But when he loves someone, he doesn't forget them ever....he knows who "Auntie Melanee" is (My best girlfriend) and if I even say her name, he looks around, runs to the door, gets all excited and won't leave me alone til she gets here. It's so cute! And he loves his "Grammy" and 'Grampy" even though we don't see them that often. But if I mention their names, his little tail is just waggling! He signals me when he wants something by just sitting down within eyesight and staring at me. If I don't pay attention to him, he'll do a little whine, like a squeak to get my attention, LOL. He knows EXACTLY what time he gets fed and what time he gets his "snacks" and he lets you know too! He's everything to me and my husband. He's just got all the very best qualities you could ever ask for.
Madison is my special boy. Bringing him home from being abandoned out in the desert, practically starving to death, not knowing what a toy was or how to play, and seeing him blossom is so incredibly gratifying. I can't even tell you how happy I am when I look at him and see how far he's come and knowing that I actually saved him! It makes me feel like I'm full of myself and like I think I'm some sort of hero, but the real feeling I have is that it's just such a HUGE GIFT that I was given to be able to do that for him and a testament to what love and compassion can bring to your life! He loves me beyond anything. He doesn't let me out of his sight for a second and is very possessive of me. But he LOVES everyone! He's the HAPPIEST dog, and his little tail is just like a propeller; it's ALWAYS wagging! He literally BOUNCES around the house and now is the chief destroyer of toys. He never whines or begs for food; he lies down quietly while I'm fixing their dishes (while Mr Max is jumping, and whining like he's STARVING
) and while we're eating he goes and lies down. He's so goofy and when I pick him up, he likes me to hold him like a baby on his back and he wiggles all over trying to lick my face. He's so patient while I comb all the mats out of his hair, just lying down and letting me comb away. He's so trusting. We've all been thru a lot together with Madison and he's doing so well and I'm just so thrilled with him.
Max is like my rock~ steady and calm, sensitive and smart; he is my soul. And Madison is filled with joy and silliness, unbridled love and adoration; he's my heart. And they're both filled with pure love
. They are my everything.