February 25, 2005
I've introduced a new category for our animals and their impact...
It wouldn't be right if I didn't start with Soren. He was an amazing dog.
In his early years, I discoverd that he had a lot of energy. He also had a lot of affection. One day I went into the shower, and left the door open. Shortly after, I turned around to find this little Dane puppy in the shower. He patiently waited for me to finish. I never gave him cause to dislike the tub. As he grew, he had a bath every week. He learned a number of words like "turn around", "wait", etc. He was great at taking a bath. I would ask him if he was ready to take a bath, and he would simply walk in and get in the tub. He never complained or whined.
I have so many stories about Soren, they can't possibly be told in one post. So, I'll keep it to a story-by-story basis.
Soren's best friend was a black Lab named Duke. They spent a lot of time together. We met Duke'spets owners when Soren was in obedience class. They were behind him during a walk where Soren decided to take a dump. Per the class rules, I tried to clean it up. They gave me one piece of paper towel. He's a Dane. It takes a roll. Duke looked at him like "what am I supposed to do? He has spoiled the whole trail!" It was a terrible experience, but it preceeded meeting some of the best friends I have: the Hushaws.
After making friends with the Hushaws, Soren spent more and more time with them. When I went to school, I would drop him off in Duke's kennel, and they would play all day long. Soren decided their home was an extension to his own home (another story).
One time before Christmas, we invited Duke to spend the weekend with us. The Hushaws thought it was wierd, but then, we were a little wierd, so what the heck. We dressed the dogs up in all sorts of stuff, and took pictures. Ultimately, we found the best picture was just them being friends.
Dog's best friend
It wouldn't be right if I didn't start with Soren. He was an amazing dog.
In his early years, I discoverd that he had a lot of energy. He also had a lot of affection. One day I went into the shower, and left the door open. Shortly after, I turned around to find this little Dane puppy in the shower. He patiently waited for me to finish. I never gave him cause to dislike the tub. As he grew, he had a bath every week. He learned a number of words like "turn around", "wait", etc. He was great at taking a bath. I would ask him if he was ready to take a bath, and he would simply walk in and get in the tub. He never complained or whined.
I have so many stories about Soren, they can't possibly be told in one post. So, I'll keep it to a story-by-story basis.
Soren's best friend was a black Lab named Duke. They spent a lot of time together. We met Duke's
After making friends with the Hushaws, Soren spent more and more time with them. When I went to school, I would drop him off in Duke's kennel, and they would play all day long. Soren decided their home was an extension to his own home (another story).
One time before Christmas, we invited Duke to spend the weekend with us. The Hushaws thought it was wierd, but then, we were a little wierd, so what the heck. We dressed the dogs up in all sorts of stuff, and took pictures. Ultimately, we found the best picture was just them being friends.
I took this picture and had it blown up. Matted it and built a frame for it. We gave it to the Hushaws for Christmas. Hands down, this is the most significant gift I’ve ever given. Both dogs have now passed away. They are still missed, and thought of fondly. It’s a travesty that dogs don’t live as long as we do. Sometimes you make a friend that you just want to live forever.
Dog's best friend