Sunday, November 7, 2010

I'm Still In Love With This Wonderful Little Guy

I wrote the following post a year ago today after I got home from the animal shelter where I met and adopted our dog, Dodger. We have all gone through a lot of learning and adjustments (and money) in the last year and  Doc and I have happily become those crazy dog people. Dodger has become Doc's dog and his constant companion, but they are nice enough to let me play too.

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Yes, it's true, I'm in love, and he is truly a wonderful guy. Though a bit of a mutt, he is a very handsome, friendly and full of life one year old. He told the people at the shelter that his name is Dodger, so I guess, we'll stick with that. He has had a pretty sketchy life for his first year, but seems to have retained a positive spirit through it all and is ready to share all he has to offer in a forever home.
                                   
                                                               
As I was driving home from the shelter after meeting and falling in love with Dodger, the old song from South Pacific, "I'm In Love With A Wonderful Guy", came on the radio.

I'm as corny as Kansas in August

High as a flag on the 4th of July

If you'll excuse the expression I use

I'm in love with a wonderful guy

I am in a conventional dither

with a conventional star in my eye

And you will note there's a lump in my throat

When I speak of that wonderful guy

Corny, I know, but it was exactly how I felt after meeting Dodger.

Dodger has to spend one more night at the shelter so he can have his little boy parts tampered with first thing tomorrow. Doc will pick him up before I come home from work. Needless to say, I can't wait. I'm sure there will be surprises, both good and bad, as with any new member of a family, especially a canine member. But for now, I'm in love with a wonderful guy, and I can't wait to get him home.

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It's still corny, but it's still true a year later....I'm in love with this wonderful little guy.

16 comments:

  1. He is such a wonderful companion and friend!! So neat he found his way into your home so you guys can enjoy each other!! I would be in love with him too; look at that adorable face!!! Hoping he got a special treat on this special day!

    betty

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  2. Aaahhhh! I actually got a little lump in my throat, cuz I've been there so many times and know the joy and the anticipation of bringing someone like this cutie pie home. He's lucky to have found you, and you him. It's a perfect match! And don't you have a hard time remembering when he WASN'T part of your life?

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  3. I love your sweet post. What a lucky guy he is to have such a good mommy and daddy.
    They say that anyone who loves an animal is a very special person. I would agree; we own two....

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  4. Awww... and I bet he's in love with you guys too!

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  5. I must say, he does look like he's got a very sweet personality. And yes, he is a handsome little guy!

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  6. He is such a cutie! He looks like he may be part Schnauzer? They have great personalities!

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  7. How sweet! But I get it. My little guy has me wound around his little puppy paw too. :))

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  8. HI there, He is adorable and looks so darn lovable too. So glad you made the choice to bring him home with you-blessings for all of you.
    Have a delightful week.
    Hugs, Noreen

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  9. Now, ya know what you've gone and done??? Yep, I'm bletin' out that great State Fair musical song.."I'm as corny as Kansas in August....

    I can truly see how your so sweet on Dodger!

    Have a great day sweetie!!!

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  10. How could you not love that adorable face.

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  11. Aw, who can't fall in love with that face. He has obviously made his place in your home and your hearts. As they say, time flies when you're having fun.

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  12. As long as Doc isn't jealous about your love for Dodger, I guess everything will go well in the future.

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  13. What lucky crazy dog people you all are, and what a lucky Dodger to have you. He does seem to be a wonderful -- and adorable -- guy. I love the love shining through this post!

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  14. So sweet
    my nephew and his wife just adopted a puppy from the shelter
    hope they have as good of luck as you have (o:

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  15. Oh I love this post...you know I love Dodger from afar, right? I wish I would have paid attention to the song on the radio when I brought Izzy home...

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  16. I have one like that! He's Scrappy! I found him on the internet and waited three months before I could hook up with the shelter lady that had him. He's been with me for 5 years, love that little guy to pieces!

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