“Dogs make great shrinks. No Judgment. No Co-Payment.” Andy Brown, Author
Sadie is my shrink. Actually, she is my 4-year-old, golden lab-german shepherd mix with a checkered past. Her backstory: Sadie was adopted from a Humane Society in Las Vegas and then left abandoned in the backyard when her previous owners moved on. Neighbors took her in, but they also needed to rehome her when they moved to Colorado Springs. Mom found Sadie listed on Facebook and we arranged to meet the young couple who was involved in the rehoming process. She was larger than we thought and definitely a shedder. Mom was ready to say “No”, but something about her bright eyes and gentle spirit as I walked her around the park, encouraged me to reply enthusiastically, yes, we will take her.
After a tumultuous second marriage, recent divorce, and a cross-country move, I needed a dog to
dote on and she needed someone who would pet and sing to her and give her a home. Sadie is my girl. As a matter of fact, I sing “My Girl” to her all the time and she knows it is her special song. She responds favorably with puppy massages and brushing. She is a happy, tail wagging dog, even though she has known sorrow and abandonment. I want her to know, she is mine and I am hers in this forever home.
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