Be here now

One of the greatest things about dog rescue is having the opportunity to be a voice for the most elegant and intelligent senior dogs. There is a wonderful story to each of these dogs, and our simple minds get wrapped up in the PAST – what happened to this dog? Why is he with us? Is he sad?

The way to find your new pet, and the way to find yourself, is to be PRESENT. I lose sight of this sometimes, but these regal dogs remind me. At adoption events, I am the only communicable VOICE for dogs, but actions speak louder than words. These dogs are fine. They hit a rough patch, but they are ready for the next step. If you are at peace with yourself and with the adoption process, they will be at peace with you. You do not have to worry about why the dog is in Muttville’s care – you need only to worry about how to love in the moment.

And loving the moment, by the way, includes loving yourself, and allowing yourself to experience wonderful things, eat wonderful food, and exercise!

This dog, Sweetie, took me to the top of Bernal Hill over and over, and when the sun and the wind hit her wolf-face, she was centered, she was quiet, she was present. I was honored to represent her at adoption events – are we so intelligent because we use language to communicate? Are we so advanced? Whereas Sweetie here communicates by being available to the joys of life.

Appreciate the joys of life with a senior dog.

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AliG | 08.08.10