Relationship lessons from a rescue dog

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I love living in a neighborhood of dog lovers.  It’s so fun.  Our pups enjoy hanging out together and we all help each enjoy out with pet sitting.   

Several months ago my friend had to go to the hospital unexpectedly.  She asked me to watch her dogs.  

She has two HUGE dogs, both rescues.  I was delighted to hang out with them.  I have a special place in my heart for animals, especially rescues…

When I went over to pick up the dogs they were SUPER excited.   It was fun to watch approximately 200 pounds of pup running over to my house.  It was fun to watch my own pups delight in having a playdate with their friends.     

But it wasn’t always that way. 

They weren’t always excited to come over.  My pups weren’t always excited to have the company.  

It was shaky at first.  

These rescue pups have histories.  Often, that history is unknown to us.  Nonetheless, they bring those experiences with them and we just see the effects – without knowing the details.  

All pups require patience, rescues sometimes need an extra measure of patience.  

It takes days, weeks, months – consistent love, time, and attention to build a relationship with a rescue dog.  

Great rescue dog relationships are built on great rescue dog interactions, one at a time.  Over time.  Love, grace, and patience.  Followed by more love, grace, and patience.  

I think the same is true for us humans.  

Could you use a hand improving a relationship in your life?   I can definitely help, let’s chat. 

P.S. – That’s the real deal in the cover photo.  His name is Hippo, can you even stand it??  Biggest heart, sweetest boy. I am lucky to call him my friend ❤