My friend, Dog, just tagged me! Here are seven fun and interesting facts you might not know about me. :)
1. I was so big and fuzzy that some people thought I was a bear! For real!!
2. I was as gentle as a teddy bear.
3. I protected my mom from an out-of-control dog with one large WOOF!!! Our neighbor's friend brought his large shepherd mix over one day, and he was mental! He charged the little chain link fence that separated our yards like a creature out of the movie Quarantine. Mommy was petting me, and I turned, squared my legs, and barked one time, staring him down. The poor thing stopped dead in his tracks, put his tail between his legs, and backed away.
4. Mom keeps a little bit of my fur in a locket, which she keeps near her bed.
5. My first night home, mommy slept with me in my pen.
6. I was the first dog to befriend my sister Hope. She was terrified of other dogs.
7. I hated getting my feet wet! If it rained and there were puddles outside, I would do this silly little dance on my tiptoes to try to get around them.
Christmas died on October 3, 2008 from kidney disease. The vet aged him at ten years old (much older than we had originally thought). He said that Christmas was probably dying when I found him on that cold, winter day. In the short time that he lived with me, he knew all the warmth and love that any dog could ask for. He was my great protector, my guardian angel, and my friend. He will live in my heart forever. He is buried beneath a baby willow tree just outside my bedroom window. Sometimes, in my dreams, he is near to me, waiting to be petted, his tail wagging, his eyes shining. I love you, Christmas. Thank you for coming into my life.
Never give up on a dog. This is how my mom feels in her heart. She knows I love her, and I trust her. I would never hurt her. I would never hurt anyone. I'm a good boy, a gentle boy. I'm a magnificent dog who is a living example of how wonderful dogs of "dangerous breeds" can be. My heart is bigger than the fear that so many people have of me. I am truly a gentle giant. I am loved. And I am home.
Dogster Obsessions: The Starter Kit for Dogs by Wildebeest
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