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photo of my wheaten irish wolfhound

Putting My Irish Wolfhound Down

by jendionne10, posted in Personal

Today, I had to put my sweet Irish Wolfhound down. She was a sweet, sweet puppy. She was 10. She lived a good life.

What I’ll Miss About My Irish Wolfhound

  • Her sweet temperment
  • Her attachment to me. How she cried every time I left home and ran at me when I got home
  • Her sweet bark
  • Her majesty and beauty
  • Our walks
  • Her desire to chase bunnies but didn’t because she was so well trained
  • Her dreadlocks
  • Her small ears
  • Her undying love and devotion to me
  • How she laid in her grass
  • How she loved and protected her chickens
  • How I had to scratch her chin every night before bed
  • How people called her a Shetland pony
  • Her beard
  • How she leaned into you when you petted her
  • How she loved Dutch Bros
  • How she loved peanut butter
  • How she’d smash her bones on the concrete, so she could get to the interior, good marrow (she was incredibly smart)
  • How she’d raise her paw when she was laying down in a submissive posture, so you could pet her belly
  • How she ate snow for her water intake
  • How she stood for 24 hours when she had a cone on because she was afraid to lay down
  • How she wouldn’t eat when I’d go on vacation

Too much death in my life right now. I love you and miss you, Jewel! I’ll see you soon!

The Secret to Life from a 6-Year Old

by jendionne10, posted in Personal

Why Dogs Have a Shorter Life than Humans:

“People are born so that they can learn how to live a good life — like loving everybody all the time and being nice, right?” The six-year-old continued,

“Well, dogs already know how to do that, so they don’t have to stay for as long as we do.”

The Secret of Happiness from a Dog:

Irish Wolfhound
Irish Wolfhound

• When your loved ones come home, always run to greet them.
• Never pass up the opportunity to go for a joyride.
• Allow the experience of fresh air and the wind in your face to be pure Ecstasy.
• Take naps.
• Stretch before rising.
• Run, romp, and play daily.
• Thrive on attention and let people touch you.
• Avoid biting when a simple growl will do.
• On warm days, stop to lie on your back on the grass.
• On hot days, drink lots of water and lie under a shady tree.
• When you’re happy, dance around and wag your entire body.
• Delight in the simple joy of a long walk.
• Be faithful.
• Never pretend to be something you’re not.
• If what you want lies buried, dig until you find it.
• When someone is having a bad day, be silent, sit close by, and nuzzle them gently.

Hug your dog today.